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.

  • Furbag@lemmy.world
    25·
    10 days ago

    And you’ve been talking shit about Biden for months looking at your History

    Biden hasn’t been relevant since like July. How far back in my comment history did you have to read to find a single post where I’m critical of Biden?

    You sure seem to have a lot of free time on your hands.

    • auzy@lemmy.world
      61·
      10 days ago

      You’re literally talking shit about 5 posts ago / 3 weeks ago

      So on the first page of your comments

      Ie, didn’t really browse at all, but I expected it, which is why I looked

      • Furbag@lemmy.world
        11·
        10 days ago

        Quote the post, then. I suspect you have a reading comprehension problem if you think any of my posts that are even tangentially related to Biden in the last three weeks have been negative.