Potential pardon for Hunter Biden
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President Biden has granted his son, Hunter Biden, a complete and unrestricted pardon. This pardon is being given just weeks before President Biden’s term ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump takes over. Trump has been criticizing Hunter Biden for his legal and personal troubles for many years.
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 stating he would not do so. This pardon clears Hunter of any legal issues, including a federal conviction for purchasing a gun illegally and for evading taxes. 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 he may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He explained that his decision was based on his belief that the charges against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his political career.
Mr. Biden stated that the charges against his son were brought forward by his political rivals in Congress in an attempt to undermine him and his election. He believes that anyone who examines the facts of Hunter’s cases would agree that he was targeted solely because he is his son, which he views as 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 biased prosecution. By targeting Hunter, they are also attempting to target him, and he believes this pattern of behavior will continue. He expressed that he has reached his limit and wants the harassment to end.
This man’s career and presidency were based on the principle of not interfering with the justice system, so it was surprising when he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and again in 2024 to bring back independence in American democracy.
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