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.

  • auzy@lemmy.world
    114·
    2 days ago

    Republicans were literally showing his stolen dick pics during congressional hearings as revenge porn

    If they weren’t in Congress, they would have been prosecuted in most countries

    In practice, in most countries because of factors like this judges would have possibly pardoned him anyway

    • squid_slime@lemm.ee
      1·
      15 hours ago

      And no working class person is supporting that either. If our approach is flexible then we become as bad as the political class.