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.

  • slickgoat@lemmy.world
    187·
    1 year ago

    Trump’s entire stchick is gaming every system to manipulate things in his favour. The Dems always take the higher ground and always get pounded. Every single time - Gore in 2000, particularly.

    If Biden ‘pardons’ his son to ameliorate Hunter’s political persecution, then it’s a step in the right direction to push back. Tame as it is, the Dems better learn to fight fire with napalm before all is lost.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Yep.

      A few weeks ago we got the final notice that playing nice simply does not work in America. Americans want corruption. They voted for it.

      In a system like that you have to play as dirty as your opponent or you will lose.

      Time for Dems to take the low road and start winning. That’s how it’s done in America.

    • GHiLA@sh.itjust.works
      47·
      1 year ago

      This is selfish 1% privileged horseshit. Fuck Biden. Fuck his son. Fuck this selfish, narcissistic act that ignores all of us, you know, us fucks who got him elected.

      He is now as much an enemy of mine as Trump is. Fuck him.