Potential pardon for Hunter Biden
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President Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a complete and unconditional pardon. This decision was made shortly before President Biden’s term in office ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes power. Trump has been criticizing Hunter Biden for his legal and personal problems for years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Writing from the capital
On Sunday night, President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter without any conditions, despite previously stating that he would not do so. By utilizing his presidential authority, Biden dismissed Hunter’s past legal issues, which included illegally purchasing a gun and committing tax evasion.
The White House issued a statement in which President Biden announced his decision to grant his son clemency for any offenses he may have committed or been involved in between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He explained that he chose to make the decision because he believed the allegations against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his reputation in the political arena
In a statement, Mr. Biden claimed that the charges against his son were brought forth by some of his political rivals in Congress to harm his reputation and hinder his chances of winning the election. He believes that anyone who examines the details of Hunter’s cases would agree that he was targeted simply because he is his son, which he deems unfair.
He stated that there has been an attempt to undermine Hunter, who has remained sober for five and a half years despite facing ongoing attacks and selective prosecution. By targeting Hunter, they are also targeting him, and he believes this pattern of behavior will continue. He expressed that he has reached his limit and wants the situation to come to an end.
A man who had a long career in politics and as president, built on the principle of not interfering with the justice system, experienced a significant change in stance. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump to uphold the independence of justice in American democracy.
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