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 power is transferred to President-elect Donald J. Trump. Trump has criticized Hunter Biden for his legal and personal problems for many years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Writing from the nation
On Sunday night, President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter, despite previously stating he wouldn’t. This pardon cleared Hunter of any legal issues, such as a federal conviction for purchasing a gun unlawfully and for evading taxes. President Biden used his presidential authority to forgive these past 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 explained that he decided to make the choice due to his belief that the accusations against Hunter were influenced by politics and intended to harm his political career.
In a statement, Mr. Biden claimed that the charges against his son were brought forth by his political opponents in Congress in an effort to undermine his campaign. He argued that a fair examination of the facts would lead to the conclusion that Hunter was targeted solely because he is his son, which he believes is unjust.
He stated that there have been attempts to undermine Hunter, who has been sober for five and a half years, despite facing constant attacks and selective prosecution. These attempts to undermine Hunter have also targeted him, and there is concern that the attacks will not end. He expressed that the situation has reached a breaking point and it is time for it to stop.
A significant change occurred for a man known for his long career and presidency, during which he always upheld the principle of not getting involved in matters of justice. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump in order to uphold independence in America’s democracy.
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