The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.

Summary

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, reversing his prior stance against using executive clemency.

The pardon covers Hunter’s federal gun conviction and tax evasion guilty plea, sparking political controversy.

Biden cited political attacks and a “miscarriage of justice” as reasons for his decision, emphasizing his son’s recovery from addiction and the targeting of his family.

Critics argue the move undermines the judicial process, while supporters view it as within Biden’s constitutional powers.

This decision shields Hunter from potential prison time as Biden nears the end of his presidency.

  • CouncilOfFriends@slrpnk.netEnglish
    182·
    13 days ago

    Meanwhile one of the many cronies Trump pardoned was Charles Kushner, who Trump also wants to give an ambassadorship to France. If Republicans didn’t have double standards they would have none at all.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      103·
      12 days ago

      Yup. He pardoned Roger Stone too.

      And Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon.

      And these losers are crying about Biden pardoning his son after Trump explicitly stated he would go after his political opponents if he won.

      Literal clowns with clown noses.