Pardon for Hunter Biden
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President Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a complete and unrestricted pardon. This decision was made shortly before President Biden’s term ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump takes over. Trump has criticized Hunter Biden for his legal and personal problems for years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
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On Sunday night, President Biden surprised many by granting his son Hunter a complete and unconditional pardon, despite previously stating he would not do so. This decision used his presidential authority to dismiss Hunter’s numerous legal issues, such as a federal conviction for gun purchase and tax evasion.
The White House released a statement from President Biden announcing his decision to grant clemency to his son for any offenses he may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He explained that he chose to make the decision because he believed the accusations against Hunter were driven by political motives with the intention of causing harm to him politically.
Mr. Biden stated that the charges against his son Hunter were brought forth by his political opponents in Congress in an attempt to undermine him and his election campaign. He believes that anyone who examines the facts of Hunter’s cases would see that he was targeted solely because he is his son, which he believes is unjust.
He stated that there was an attempt to undermine Hunter, who has remained sober for five and a half years despite facing constant attacks and targeted legal action. The intention was to break Hunter, which in turn would affect him as well, and he expressed concern that the attacks may continue. He emphasized that the situation has become intolerable.
He experienced a significant change in his beliefs, considering his presidency and long career were based on the principle of not getting involved in matters of justice. In 2020 and 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump to uphold the independence of America’s democracy.
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