Potential 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 office. Trump has been known for criticizing Hunter Biden’s legal and personal troubles for several years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Writing from the capital
President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday night, despite previously stating he would not do so. By using his presidential powers, Biden cleared Hunter of various 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 explained that he chose to make the decision because he believed the allegations against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage him politically.
In a statement, Mr. Biden claimed that the charges against his son were brought about by his political opponents in Congress to harm his reputation and hinder his chances of winning the 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 he believes is unjust.
He stated that there have been attempts to undermine Hunter, who has remained sober for five and a half years despite constant attacks and unfair prosecution. By targeting Hunter, they are also targeting him, and he believes the harassment will continue. He expressed that he has reached his limit and cannot tolerate it any longer.
A man who had built his presidency and long career on the principle of not interfering with the justice system experienced a significant change in mindset. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump in order to uphold the independence of America’s democracy.
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