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- politics@lemmy.world
- usa@lemmy.ml
- politics@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- politics@lemmy.world
- usa@lemmy.ml
- politics@lemmy.world
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.
ITT: the hypocrisy of liberals on full display. No shame.
Yes it is hypocrisy, but honestly it would be more terrifying if he didn’t do it. What kind of robot would you have to be to feed you kid to the wolfs?
Just gonna copy paste this response from @mhague@mhague@lemmy.world because it happened to sort right next to yours and is the obvious reply (edit - not reason, reply, fixed) for this.
Regardless, when I get to 82 years old, if I have the chance to keep my son out of the grip of a president who has vowed revenge and retribution on all his political opponents, AND get a couple more years with him before I die, you can bet I’m taking it. Damn what anyone thinks about it.
If he pardoned only his son it would be hypocrisy.