Potential pardon for Hunter Biden
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President Biden has granted his son Hunter Biden a complete and unrestricted pardon. This action occurs shortly before President Biden’s term ends and President-elect Donald J. Trump takes over, who has criticized Hunter Biden for his legal and personal troubles for a long time.
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 clears Hunter of legal issues like a federal gun conviction and tax evasion. Biden used his presidential authority to remove these past troubles.
The White House released a statement where President Biden announced his decision to grant his son clemency for any offenses he may have committed or been involved in between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
He explained that he chose to make the decision due to his belief that the accusations against Hunter were driven by political motives and intended to damage his political reputation.
Mr. Biden stated that the charges against his son, Hunter, were brought forth by his political opponents in Congress to undermine him and his election campaign. 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 believes is unjust.
He continued by stating that there have been attempts to undermine Hunter, who has managed to stay sober for five and a half years despite facing constant criticism and targeted legal action. The intention was to not only harm Hunter but also affect him personally, and there is concern that these actions will continue. He emphasized that the situation has reached a breaking point and needs to come to an end.
A notable change occurred for a man known for his presidency and long career, which was based on the principle of not interfering with the justice system. In 2020 and again in 2024, he advocated for the removal of former President Donald J. Trump from office in order to uphold independence in America’s democracy.
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