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.

  • nexguy@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    Trump did this with his own family at the end of his term… didn’t need any extra powers to do it.

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      19 days ago

      That was my point. He could have done something big, but this is what he’s decided to do instead, he’s just proven himself to be totally self-serving.