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.

    • nomous@lemmy.world
      192·
      13 days ago

      “This guy keeps punching me in the face but I think punching is morally wrong so I’ll just let him break my nose.”

      • atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        25·
        13 days ago

        This is exactly what they say about you too justify what they’re doing.

        It’s amazing how quickly all the pride in our founding, American values, principles, etc are just discarded the moment one team loses an election.

        • nomous@lemmy.world
          62·
          13 days ago

          This is exactly what they say about you too

          Bro they spent 5 years talking about adrenochrome and “demonrats” space lasers I’d be surprised if they could pronounce my name. I don’t need to do anything to trigger them, so why even dance around?

          • atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            13·
            12 days ago

            You cometely missed my point. You’re using the same shitty logic they are. “Both sides” are doing the same thing.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      51·
      13 days ago

      Principles don’t win in America anymore. We just proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt a month ago.

        • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
          32·
          12 days ago

          Nah. I just want the party that has a history of voting in favor of working class Americans and being better for our economy to do what they need to do to get elected in America. Which is lie, cheat, and steal.

            • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              12 days ago

              Probably because you haven’t read very much.

              Which part specifically though?

              The FACT that Democrats have a voting history proving they regularly vote in favor of the working class? The FACT that Democrats are historically better for our economy and the data to prove that exists? Or the brand new FACT that to win an election in the United States you have to lie, cheat, and steal?

                • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  1·
                  10 days ago

                  Does it matter? They can’t do anything, good or bad, if they lose. Can’t win without lying, cheating, and stealing in America. Voters just made that very apparent.

                  • atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
                    1·
                    10 days ago

                    Yes it matters. “Winning” isn’t the only goal. The process and system are important. You don’t just discard democracy because you don’t like the result of a vote. You do the hard work of fighting for the next vote. Progress comes with setbacks.