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.

  • lightnsfw@reddthat.com
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    21 days ago

    If they’re going to be corrupt at least do it in a cool way. Democrats were running with the narrative that Trump getting elected would be the end of democracy. If they truly believe that then beat him to the punch and do some official acts to keep him and his cronies from power. He won’t though because he’s a pussy. Just takes care of his own and fuck everyone else.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      20 days ago

      If they truly believe that then beat him to the punch and do some official acts to keep him and his cronies from power.

      Like what? If you’re going to complain, do you have any ideas?

      Just takes care of his own and fuck everyone else.

      Lol. By all metrics Biden was a good president. Then Americans told him and his party to fuck off and re-hired a twice impeached convicted felon and rapist who incited an insurrection and illegally attempted to overturn an election. He doesn’t owe Americans anything. We treated him like shit. He deserves to have this small win and then retire. He already spent 4 years passing meaningful legislation and then got dropped like garbage. He doesn’t owe you shit.

      • lightnsfw@reddthat.com
        41·
        20 days ago

        Like what? If you’re going to complain, do you have any ideas?

        The sky’s the limit. I’m not gonna give suggestions because I don’t have a blank check from the supreme court protecting me from prosecution. He does.

        • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          19 days ago

          So you’re complaining, but you don’t know what you’re complaining about. Got it.

          Biden should just…do something…something that we don’t know…but something? Got it.

          Biden should get right on that.