4 Trump rivals that Biden didn’t pardon

Former President Joe Biden issued a series of pardons in his final days in office, but notably did not pardon individuals like Jack Smith who were connected to cases involving President Donald Trump. Trump, who has frequently criticized those he believes have unfairly targeted him, took to Truth Social to express his disdain for what he termed “Corrupt Democrat judges and prosecutors.”

One prominent figure left without a pardon was Jack Smith, the special counsel who resigned after attempting to pursue federal cases against Trump. Trump has consistently disparaged Smith, referring to him as “Deranged Jack Smith.” Despite not being able to bring the cases to trial, Smith maintained that standing up for the rule of law was crucial.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought charges against Trump for falsifying business records, was another individual not granted a pardon by Biden. Trump’s animosity towards Bragg was evident in his derogatory remarks on Truth Social, where he labeled Bragg as “Soft on Crime Alvin Bragg” and a “Corrupt Soros Funded District Attorney.”

Judge Juan Merchan, involved in Trump’s New York criminal trial, also faced Trump’s criticism. Trump accused Merchan of being corrupt and attempting to rig the trial. Despite this, Merchan ultimately sentenced Trump to an unconditional discharge.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis found herself disqualified from a Trump-related election interference case by the Georgia Court of Appeals. Trump condemned the decision, asserting that corrupt individuals should not lead such cases.

The absence of pardons for figures like Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Juan Merchan, and Fani Willis underscores the contentious nature of the legal battles surrounding Trump. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the fallout from these cases remains a topic of heated debate.

This article was rewritten by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.