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.

  • cosmicrookie@lemmy.world
    77·
    24 days ago

    Looking at all this from the outside, it is sad to see how blind people get, by picking sides. Both sides are terrible. Sure, one side may be more or less terrible than the other, but it all stinks and it is sad to see it happen to a country that the rest of the world looked up to, only 30 yrs ago