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.

  • pyro@discuss.onlineEnglish
    1·
    9 days ago

    Agreed, the end of his presidency was chaotic af. But like I said, I’m talking about the beginning—before he even had a chance to do anything.

    The barrage of petty scandals and issues thrown at him is what got him interested in running in the first place.

    • btaf45@lemmy.world
      11·
      4 days ago

      Treason Trump ran to stay out of jail.

      Nothing was “thrown at him”. If you break the law, you bring down the law on you. The jury system insures that you can only be found guilty by a random 12 person panel of citizens. Why are you pretending that our 200+ year old jury system doesn’t work? It worked for 200 years…