President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.

President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons for prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump and members of his own family, using extraordinary executive prerogative as a shield against revenge by his incoming successor.

Biden Monday issued several preemptive pardons, some to family members. Following the transition of power, Trump wielded his own clemency power.

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin slammed former President Biden's decision to issue last-second pardons of his family on Tuesday, arguing it hurts his legacy.