Potential pardon for Hunter Biden
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Biden has decided to pardon his son Hunter Biden without any conditions attached. This decision has been made shortly before President Biden’s term ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. Trump has been known for criticizing Hunter Biden for his legal and personal troubles for a long time.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
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President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday night, despite previously saying he wouldn’t. He used his presidential authority to clear Hunter of legal issues, such as a federal gun conviction and tax evasion charges.
The White House released a statement from President Biden announcing his decision to grant his son executive clemency for any offenses he may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He stated that his decision was based on his belief that the accusations against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his reputation in the political realm.
Mr. Biden stated that the charges against his son Hunter were brought forth by his political opponents in Congress, who were trying to discredit him and prevent his election. 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 is unjust.
He stated that there has been a deliberate attempt to undermine Hunter, who has successfully maintained sobriety for five and a half years despite facing continuous attacks and targeted legal action. The intention was not only to harm Hunter but to also affect him personally, and it is unlikely that the attacks will cease. He expressed that he has reached a point where he can no longer tolerate these actions.
This man experienced a significant change in his beliefs and actions, considering his longstanding career and presidency were based on the principle of not getting involved in legal matters. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump from office to uphold the independence of America’s democracy.
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