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.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      22 days ago

      So?

      Trump explicitly stated he’d go after his political opponents of he won. That’s a threat against Biden’s son. So Biden protected his son. It was justified because of Trump’s threat.

      And it’s not like nepotism is new. Trump put his family members in official White House positions when he was president. And we just gleefully re-elected that guy. So you’ll see it again, with full support from American voters.

      • rabber@lemmy.caEnglish
        12·
        22 days ago

        So it’s ok for your team to do it but not the other. Nah fuck off you clown.

        • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          21 days ago

          I mean, do you have issues with reading comprehension?

          I pointed out that it was justified because Donald Trump explicitly stated he would target his political opponents. That’s all the justification Biden needed to pardon his son.