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.

  • frayedpickles@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    248·
    2 days ago

    Stop both sides bs, this is a guy pardoning his son’s addiction, not committing treason, attacking the capital, or selecting a cabinet of pedophiles. Have some fucking humanity, putibot.

      • btaf45@lemmy.world
        12·
        2 days ago

        What the f*ck does this have to do with War Criminal Putin? You volunteering this out of nowhere makes me think you’re a Kremlin stooge. Like a kid shouting “I didn’t eat the cookies” when nobody was talking about any cookies missing from the jar.

    • agrv13@lemmy.world
      29·
      2 days ago

      Have some fucking humanity, putibot.

      humanity for the guy responsible for thousands of dead kids and many more being starved simply for the crime of being born in a disgusting apartheid state ? the hypocrisy of the american elites knows no shame.

      biden deserves all the misery in this life and after it.