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.

  • Hadriscus@lemm.ee
    74·
    1 day ago

    My understanding is that he’s trying to prevent a witch hunt against his son when Trump takes office. I would have done the same thing

        • ToastedPlanet@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          31·
          13 hours ago

          President Carter! blobcat, surprise

          If Democrats are going to do this for Hunter then lets do it for the illegal immigrants in federal prison who are probably going to be deported by fascists. And lets give them citizenship too. If Hunter shouldn’t be the subject of a political witch hunt then neither should immigrants.

          Until then this pardon is nepotism. And I want none of it in the government. edit: typo