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.

  • Dkarma@lemmy.world
    106·
    23 hours ago

    So if you get to vote for president again you’re not going to vote Dem?

    Lmfao talk about fucking stupid…

    • GHiLA@sh.itjust.works
      713·
      22 hours ago

      No, I’ll vote for a real party that actually represents the people. The Democrats are fake. The sooner we replace them as our representatives, the better. They’re old hat, old shit.

      Perpetuating this trash fire isn’t any better than ending it.

      They are FALSE hope. Voting for them is a vote for apathy. They’ll only save the planet as far as their pocketbook allows.

      Remember when Bernie dropped out? They control people. They hold blackmail. They do the same shit we condemn Republicans for. Aren’t you tired of lies? Aren’t you tired of corruption just, less of it, being the norm?

      Wtf are we doing, bro?