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.

  • Cleggory@lemmy.world
    13·
    10 days ago

    Yeah mental states should be irrelevant to the ability to tote guns, the most basic of human rights.

    Even infant children deserve human rights, give kids guns too!

    • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
      21·
      10 days ago

      Who judges these “mental states”? The state? So, like… in the 1980’s, gay people couldn’t own guns? Remember, it too, was a “mental disease”…

      • Cleggory@lemmy.world
        16·
        10 days ago

        Medical professionals have been making these judgements regarding those too mentally ill to hold guns.

        Instead it should be armchair professionals like yourself making such judgements.