Joe Biden Faces Backlash Over Pardon of Son Hunter Biden

President Biden's decision to issue a full pardon for Hunter Biden has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, reigniting debates over fairness and presidential authority.

• President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering offenses from 2014 to 2024, including federal gun and tax charges.
• The decision has sparked criticism from Republicans, who have labeled it a 'miscarriage of justice,' and some Democrats, who view it as politically damaging.
• Whoopi Goldberg defended Biden on 'The View,' arguing that presidential pardons are a standard practice and suggesting the criticism is rooted in double standards.
• Critics, including some of Biden's Democratic allies, have pointed out that the president previously stated he would not pardon his son, raising questions about his consistency.
• Supporters of the pardon, such as Goldberg, have highlighted Hunter Biden's struggles with addiction, contrasting his case with other high-profile legal controversies.

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