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.

  • plz1@lemmy.worldEnglish
    875·
    21 days ago

    He was going to do those J6 pardons anyways, don’t kid yourself. He didn’t need “additional cover”.

    • Cleggory@lemmy.world
      1166·
      21 days ago

      *Biden was going to do this pardon anyway, don’t kid yourself believing his constant lies.

      • Krauerking@lemy.lol
        335·
        21 days ago

        Conservatives keep breathing air too, did they need permission from liberals to do that too?

        Don’t mistake every action for a reaction. This is a mess but they were gonna do this and worse always, anyways, they already have.

      • Veneroso@lemmy.worldEnglish
        83·
        21 days ago

        No silly, he was going to have Kamala do it.

        Too bad that that bridge has sailed…