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.

  • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5816·
    5 hours ago

    Lol.

    Most of these comments are a great example of how stupid Americans are.

    All my life Dems have been held to a higher standard. I’ve watched them take the high road so many times while the Republicans went low. Continued to honor decorum when Republicans refused.

    And guess what happened?

    Americans told them to go fuck themselves and voted for blatant Republican corruption instead.

    And now there’s a bunch of comments in here whining about how Democrats are corrupt for doing this.

    Go fuck yourselves. Clowns.

    • lightnsfw@reddthat.com
      101·
      4 hours ago

      If they’re going to be corrupt at least do it in a cool way. Democrats were running with the narrative that Trump getting elected would be the end of democracy. If they truly believe that then beat him to the punch and do some official acts to keep him and his cronies from power. He won’t though because he’s a pussy. Just takes care of his own and fuck everyone else.

      • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
        121·
        3 hours ago

        Hypocrisy is not a virtue and two wrongs don’t make a right.

        In 2024 America it is and they do.