The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.

Summary

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, reversing his prior stance against using executive clemency.

The pardon covers Hunter’s federal gun conviction and tax evasion guilty plea, sparking political controversy.

Biden cited political attacks and a “miscarriage of justice” as reasons for his decision, emphasizing his son’s recovery from addiction and the targeting of his family.

Critics argue the move undermines the judicial process, while supporters view it as within Biden’s constitutional powers.

This decision shields Hunter from potential prison time as Biden nears the end of his presidency.

  • Monstrosity@lemm.eeEnglish
    436·
    2 days ago

    I think Biden was holding out hope in the institutions and people of America and was sorely disappointed, like a lot of us, so is doing what he has to, like a lot of us.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      713·
      2 days ago

      Then he’s an idiot who had no business in office in the first place.

      But he’s not an idiot and he’s been in government for decades. On top of that, he lived through January 6th like the rest of us.

      He just didn’t give a shit.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      2 days ago

      Bingo.

      Biden was waiting to see if America’s institutions and citizens would hold up and pass the test. They did not. They failed spectacularly, in fact. A criminal became president and will now not be held accountable for his crimes, and citizens voted explicitly for that corruption.

      I’d be damned if I was sitting president if I would let my son be in prison for non-violent crimes when a criminal who openly stated he would target his political opponents sits in the Oval Office.

      Clearly taking the high road doesn’t work in America, so why the fuck should Biden continue doing so?

    • kreskin@lemmy.world
      1116·
      2 days ago

      Crocodile tears for this rich shitty little partier silver spooned brat, but anyone else convicted by a jury of their peers should go to jail where they belong, huh.