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.

  • btaf45@lemmy.world
    51·
    25 days ago

    Biden didn’t “ditch” anybody. He doesn’t owe you anything. If you are going to die because of Donald Trainwreck, it is the voters fault, not Biden’s.

    • GHiLA@sh.itjust.works
      23·
      24 days ago

      Six months of executive action ability.

      Uses it selfishly.

      “He doesn’t owe you anything.”

      I voted his ass into office. He owes us everything within his power to deliver.

      So, either he can’t, or he won’t.

      So he won’t.

      So fuck him, the puppeteers holding his strings and making sure he doesn’t fall down while walking across a stage, and his drug addict son.

      • btaf45@lemmy.world
        3·
        24 days ago

        I voted his ass into office. He owes us everything within his power to deliver.

        Which he generally did. WTF do you think Biden can do now that he hasn’t done?