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.