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
    8223·
    2 days ago

    Lol.

    Most of these comments are a great example of how stupid Americans are.

    All my life Dems have been held to a higher standard. I’ve watched them take the high road so many times while the Republicans went low. Continued to honor decorum when Republicans refused.

    And guess what happened?

    Americans told them to go fuck themselves and voted for blatant Republican corruption instead.

    And now there’s a bunch of comments in here whining about how Democrats are corrupt for doing this.

    Go fuck yourselves. Clowns.

      • btaf45@lemmy.world
        122·
        2 days ago

        Hope this helps!

        It doesn’t. The voters proved that “high road” bullshit is pointless. Therefore they will get what they deserve.

      • newDayRocks@lemmy.world
        72·
        2 days ago

        And holding one side to a standard while letting the other side do whatever they want is also hypocrisy

      • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
        136·
        2 days ago

        Hypocrisy is not a virtue and two wrongs don’t make a right.

        In 2024 America it is and they do.

        • thoro@lemmy.ml
          32·
          2 days ago

          Yeah this a real win for the working class and “progressive” politics.

          • btaf45@lemmy.world
            53·
            2 days ago

            Yeah this a real win for the working class and “progressive” politics.

            The working class didn’t vote to win. They voted to lose.

            • thoro@lemmy.ml
              2·
              16 hours ago

              What does that possibly have to do with Biden choosing to abuse his clemency powers to spare his failson from the consequences of his actions?

              This isn’t an act of progressive or socialist will. This is just another example of a two tiered justice system in this country but also fuel for the fascists. I don’t see a reason to celebrate this unless you’re a Biden.

            • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
              21·
              1 day ago

              The working class didn’t vote to win. They voted to lose.

              Yup.

              A few weeks before the election Trump and Musk sat down and had a televised discussion in which they they talked about how they hated unions and didn’t respect worker rights.

              Then working class Americans voted them into power.

              We voted against ourselves in the most blatant election ever. We are not a smart society. We deserve to lose.