President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden, Drawing Intense Political Reactions

The sweeping pardon shields Hunter Biden from federal prosecution for offenses dating back to 2014, igniting debates over justice, fairness, and political motivations.

President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering federal offenses from 2014 to December 2024, including tax evasion and a gun-related conviction.
The pardon has sparked criticism from both political opponents and some Democrats, who argue it undermines Biden's prior commitments to the rule of law and non-interference in Hunter's legal cases.
Republican figures, including President-elect Donald Trump and his nominees, have vowed to pursue investigations into Hunter Biden's business dealings, alleging broader corruption despite a lack of evidence implicating Joe Biden directly.
A federal judge overseeing one of Hunter Biden's cases criticized the president's justification for the pardon, stating it mischaracterized the facts of the case and contradicted prior judicial findings of no selective prosecution.
Supporters of the pardon argue it reflects Biden's role as a father protecting his son, while critics warn it may erode public trust in the justice system and fuel partisan divisions.