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.

  • berno@lemmy.world
    3414·
    1 day ago

    Democrats are twisting this as a great thing now after Biden said he would never do this, what a total bunch of hypocrites.

    Once again more “it’s okay when our side does it” from them.

    • auzy@lemmy.world
      113·
      1 day ago

      Umm… Republicans stole his laptop and used his dick pics as revenge porn during congressional hearings

      The way he was treated in most countries judges would take that into consideration. Id agree if he was treated fairly. In practice though, Republicans used their privileges to commit criminal acts against him

    • Freefall@lemmy.world
      72·
      1 day ago

      Great, nah Hypocritical, yup Understandable, yup

      The house is already on fire and throwing a cup of water on it while yelling at the guy roasting a marshmallow because he said he would also throw a cup of water and didn’t… yeah, fuck it, he can have his son by his side through his last year’s that will no doubt be made insufferable by orange Satan.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      97·
      1 day ago

      Lol.

      Taking the high road doesn’t matter anymore. It doesn’t win elections in America. Americans decided that a few weeks ago.

      • Krono@lemmy.today
        21·
        20 hours ago

        High road!?

        When I looked at my ballot, I saw Genocide Joe and Even-More-Genocide Don.

        I dont think a “high road” has been on the national ballot in my lifetime.

        • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          2 hours ago

          Have you considered becoming an adult and making adult decisions? That means picking the lesser of two evils. If you’re an adult, you know that this is something you have to do repeatedly throughout your life to limit the amount of suffering you have to endure.