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Biden Faces Backlash for Pardoning Son Hunter

President Biden's unconditional pardon of his son Hunter over federal gun and tax crimes has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans, raising concerns about fairness and political implications.

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President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.
President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden walk in downtown Nantucket Massachusetts, on November 29, 2024.
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Overview

  • President Joe Biden issued a broad pardon for his son Hunter Biden, covering all federal offenses from 2014 to 2024, including gun and tax convictions.
  • The decision has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with some arguing it undermines trust in the justice system and sets a troubling precedent.
  • Biden defended the pardon, citing political targeting of his son and concerns about future actions by the incoming Trump administration.
  • Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns about the pardon damaging Biden's legacy, with some calling it a misuse of presidential power that contradicts his previous statements.
  • The pardon has prompted President-elect Donald Trump to suggest he may grant clemency to January 6 rioters, drawing parallels between the two cases.