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
    56·
    25 days ago

    By having a voting record proving they vote in favor of the middle/lower classes infinitely more than the Republican party?

    By having a record proving they have had WAY, WAY less convicted criminals in their ranks than the Republican party?

    By historically being better for our economy than Republicans?

    I’m confused. Are you saying the Democrats told voters to fuck themselves by blantantly being a better party than voter’s other option?

    • Shardikprime@lemmy.world
      65·
      25 days ago

      I am the only one who remembers the primaries, how it was minorities fault that they spent billions on an election campaign, only to lose it, Kamala telling EVERYONE that the economy was great and fuck y’all, we will STAY THE COURSE, wont change a little bit cause we already perfect as fuck, oh and also WE ARE NOT TRUMP campaign? among other things?

      Jesus fuck guys, you can’t be THIS disconnected from reality

      • btaf45@lemmy.world
        31·
        25 days ago

        I am the only one who remembers the primaries,…we will STAY THE COURSE

        Am I the only one who remembers that Kamala published an 82 page Economic Plan of changed to be made in the economy? If you erroneously thought Kamala’s plan was to “stay the course” that was your own dumb mistake, not hers. She literally had 82 pages of economic changes she wanted to make.

      • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
        46·
        25 days ago

        No, I remember Kamala pointing out that the Biden administration had the economy on a path to recovery, which it 100% did by all available metrics. Then I remember people like yourself dumbing that comment down to “she’s gonna keep it the same”. Which, honestly, would be better than where we’re headed now.

        I remember Americans being too stupid to do their homework and find out that Democrats are historically better for our economy, because they are.

        I remember Americans being so dumb they thought the economy was better under Trump, when in reality, he inherited a great economy and was already running it down before the pandemic by STARTING TRADE WARS WITH OUR ALLIES.

        I remember Americans being so ignorant they couldn’t look up what tariffs were before the election.

        And yeah, not being Donald Trump, a twice impeached convicted felon and rapist who instigated an insurrection and illegally attempted to overturn an election is a pretty fucking huge selling point during an election. But apparently being a felon rapist who doesn’t give a ratfuck about democracy is not a bad thing in America.