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.

  • perestroika@lemm.ee
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    4 hours ago

    Power corrupts. If you have the opportunity to help a family member without any blowback, eventually the opportunity will soften you up.

    And then the same power goes to Trump, who’s not in need of corrupting, since he’s already fully baked.

    I guess it would be better if a power to bypass the justice system wasn’t available. A creative and unethical person can do a lot of things with it. Bad things.