Overview

• Donald Trump commuted Jason Galanis' 189-month prison sentence and issued a full pardon to Devon Archer, both former business associates of Hunter Biden.
• Galanis and Archer had testified in a Republican-led impeachment inquiry, alleging Hunter Biden leveraged his family name and connections for business ventures.
• The impeachment inquiry concluded in 2024 without evidence implicating Joe Biden in any wrongdoing related to his son’s business dealings.
• Critics, including Democrats, condemned the clemency decisions, labeling Galanis a 'con man' and accusing Trump of rewarding loyalty over justice.
• Trump defended the clemency, citing unfair treatment of Galanis and Archer, while the decisions have reignited scrutiny of Hunter Biden’s business practices and ethical concerns over presidential pardon powers.