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.

  • atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    35·
    2 days ago

    When people tell me not to “both sides” things it’s this type of comment I think of.

    He could have assassinated Trump.

    Jesus Christ…

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      21·
      2 days ago

      Trump’s lawyers successfully argued in front of SCOTUS that a president could have their opposition assassinated, call it an official presidential act, and it would be up for congress to decide whether or not it was legal.

      I don’t think he should have assassinated Trump, but they’re right, he could have, and the legal fallout would have kept him free for the few years he has left to live.

    • CurlyWurlies4All@slrpnk.netEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      Not that I think he should have. I’m just saying he had theoretically unlimited power and he chose to protect his family above all else.

    • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      Yep, POTUS swears an oath to defend from enemies, foreign AND DOMESTIC.

      Trump is a domestic enemy. Like Hitler was to Germany.