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.

  • @Cleggory
    -1•1 month ago
    1. I love how you immediately attacked ad hominem to derail the conversation.
    • @aesthelete
      0•1 month ago

      I love how you think knowing your fallacies still matters.

      • @Cleggory
        -2•1 month ago
        1. Your Trump whataboutism was super innovative. Who else would think to use Trump as a litmus test for good behavior?
          • @Cleggory
            -2•1 month ago

            You wrote fan fiction just now, that took care.

            • @aesthelete
              1•1 month ago

              Are you posting from inside a locker?

              • @Cleggory
                -3•1 month ago

                I don’t perform mental gymnastics like you do, no locker needed.

                  • @Cleggory
                    -2•1 month ago

                    Do you know what mental gymnastics are?