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
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    20 days ago

    Yeah, and this is just nepotist corruption to boot.

    Trump pardoned. Did you care this much when he did? So do most presidents.

    Would you leave your son in prison for a non-violent crime after a criminal becomes president and explicitly stated he would target his political opponents?

    We live in a country where a president’s son, who is not involved in politics, was targeted and convicted for a non-violent crime while a convicted felon and rapist who instigated a violent insurrection and illegally attempted to overturn an election not only got to walk free, but became president again.

    Nothing matters now. Let’s stop pretending like it does.

    • Wxnzxn@lemmy.ml
      1·
      20 days ago

      Nothing matters now.

      Yeah, hard disagree on that. I was always against holding a false moral high ground and for using all means available to empower the working class. And that has mattered, matters, and will continue to matter. Only, the Democrats aren’t doing that. Sure, I can sympathise with Biden and I barely even know why Hunter was so targeted, I paid little attention to it. The thing remains - it is just protecting his own family, when he could do a lot more for people outside of his close circle with his last moments in office - in theory, at least, if he wasn’t just another Milquetoast Democrat.

      • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        19 days ago

        he could do a lot more for people outside of his close circle with his last moments in office

        Why should he? He was a good president, by virtually every metric, and the American people told him (and his party) to fuck off and re-hired an utter failure who attempted to dismantle our democracy, raped someone, committed felonies, and threatens our economic future.

        We don’t really deserve to be treated well. Our behavior doesn’t warrant it. I’m totally fine giving this guy a small private win before he retires. Fuck us. We deserve to suffer.