Potential pardon for Hunter Biden
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Before leaving office and passing the presidency to President-elect Donald J. Trump, President Biden has granted his son, Hunter Biden, a complete and unequivocal pardon. Trump has been known to criticize Hunter Biden for his legal and personal troubles over the years.
Written by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Reporting from the nation
President Biden granted his son Hunter a complete and unrestricted pardon on Sunday evening, despite previously stating he would not do so. Through his presidential authority, he dismissed Hunter’s longstanding legal issues, which included a federal conviction for purchasing a gun unlawfully and for tax evasion.
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 he decided to take action because he believed that the accusations against Hunter were driven by political motives and aimed at damaging his political reputation.
In a statement, Mr. Biden claimed that the charges against his son were brought forth by his political rivals in Congress to undermine him and hinder his election campaign. He argued that anyone who examines the details of Hunter’s cases would see that he was targeted solely because he is his son, which he believes is unjust.
He further mentioned that there have been attempts to undermine Hunter, who has successfully maintained his sobriety for five and a half years despite facing constant attacks and biased prosecution. By targeting Hunter, they are also trying to target him, and there is a concern that this pattern will continue. He expressed that the situation has reached a breaking point and it is time for it to come to an end.
A man who had built his presidency and career on the promise of not interfering with the administration of justice experienced a significant change. In 2020 and again in 2024, he argued that former President Donald J. Trump should be removed from office to uphold the independence of America’s democracy.
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