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 ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. Trump has criticized Hunter Biden for his legal and personal troubles for several years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Updating from the capital
President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday night, despite previously stating he would not do so. This pardon absolves Hunter of his legal issues, such as a federal conviction for purchasing a gun unlawfully and for committing tax evasion. Biden used his presidential authority to forgive these offenses.
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 stated that he decided to take action because he believed the allegations against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his reputation in the political arena.
Mr. Biden claims that the charges against his son, Hunter, were brought forth by his political opponents in Congress to hinder his own political campaign. He believes that it is clear that Hunter was targeted solely because he is his son, which he deems unjust.
He stated that there has been a deliberate attempt to undermine Hunter, who has remained sober for five and a half years despite facing constant attacks and selective prosecution. By targeting Hunter, they are also targeting him, and he believes this will not end here. He emphasized that this treatment has gone too far.
A significant change occurred for a man who always emphasized his commitment to not interfering with the justice system throughout his presidency and long career. In both 2020 and 2024, he argued for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump in order to uphold the principles of independence in American democracy.
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