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.

    • btaf45@lemmy.world
      11·
      22 days ago

      GTFO with the “both sides” nonsense. Treason Trump tried to overthrow Democracy. Him getting away with that is going to cause serious future harm to the country.

      • Hellsfire29@lemmy.world
        1·
        20 days ago

        Just like Biden pardoning his son while he’s clearly guilty of the charges. Hunter is not being politically hunted, like say, Trump. Who knows if Hunter forced Biden to pardon him or else he’ll reveal damaging information.

        “Both sides” is always applicable. Democrats caused serious harm to democracy when they attempted to install Harris after they bullied Biden to step down

        • btaf45@lemmy.world
          1·
          19 days ago

          Who knows if Hunter forced Biden to pardon him or else he’ll reveal damaging information.

          Literally every one in the world knows that he did not, except for you.

          “Both sides” is always applicable.

          Nope. “Both dies” are rarely ever equivelent.

          Democrats caused serious harm to democracy when they attempted to install Harris after they bullied Biden to step down

          Nope not in the slightest. (1) Biden stepped down on his own. Presidents cannot be bullied. (2) The only Dems who “installed Harris” are the elected delegates who did the exact jobs there were elected to do. (3) There was not “hard to democracy” because everything went according to pre-established laws. Treason Trump tried to subvert and overthrow our laws.