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
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    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.