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 assumes office. Trump had criticized Hunter Biden for his legal and personal problems for several years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Writing from the capital
On Sunday night, President Biden decided to pardon his son Hunter, despite previously stating he wouldn’t. This pardon clears Hunter of various legal issues, such as a federal conviction for gun purchase and tax evasion. Biden used his presidential authority to grant this pardon.
The White House released a statement from President Biden announcing his decision to grant clemency to his son for any offenses committed or participated in between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He explained that he chose to make the decision because he believed that the charges against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his political reputation.
In a statement, Mr. Biden expressed his belief that the charges against his son were brought forth by political opponents in Congress who were trying to undermine him and prevent his election. He argued that upon examining the details of Hunter’s cases, it is clear that he was targeted solely because he is his son, which he believes is 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 continuous attacks and biased prosecution. The attempt to undermine Hunter is also an attempt to undermine him, and he believes that this behavior will not end here. He expressed that he has had enough of this treatment.
This man experienced a significant change in his beliefs and actions, considering his past presidency and long career were based on the principle of not meddling in the justice system. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the impeachment of former President Donald J. Trump in order to uphold the independence of America’s democracy.
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