Summary

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prompting strong backlash from Republicans.

GOP lawmakers criticized the move as an abuse of power and an attempt to avoid accountability, with figures like Rep. James Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley calling it hypocritical and corrupt.

Biden defended the pardon, citing “selective prosecution” and claiming Hunter was unfairly targeted due to their family connection.

Hunter faced convictions for federal gun and tax charges.

  • @NotMyOldRedditName
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    20 hours ago

    He should pardon himself for everything before he leaves office so Maga can’t drum up some stupid made up thing to tie up his last years.

    Or resign so Kamala can in the last day if he can’t.

    Use trumps political retribution statement as the reason.

    • @spongebue
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      618 hours ago

      Or resign so Kamala can in the last day if he can’t.

      I want to see that just so all that 45+47 stuff refers to Kamala

    • @enbyecho
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      518 hours ago

      He should pardon himself for everything before he leaves office

      He doesn’t need to. Presidents have immunity for “official acts”. Womp womp.

      • @HeyThisIsntTheYMCA
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        114 hours ago

        I’d say he should and then when the courts rule he can’t, Trump’s self pardon won’t work either but that’s a pipe dream.

      • @NotMyOldRedditName
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        -117 hours ago

        But bidens crime was being born, and there’s no statute of limitations on that one!

        • @enbyecho
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          15 hours ago

          Gotta be honest. That’s just a really silly thing to say.