🗣Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Citing "Miscarriage of Justice"
President Joe Biden issued a “full and unconditional” pardon for his son Hunter Biden, marking a rare instance of a sitting president pardoning a family member.
Hunter, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and faced up to 17 years in prison, was also charged with a felony gun offense. Biden stated the prosecution was "selective and unfair," accusing politics of influencing the justice process.
This move aligns Biden with past presidents, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, who also pardoned relatives and close allies. However, Hunter’s pardon reignites debates over the use of presidential clemency for family members.
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President Joe Biden issued a “full and unconditional” pardon for his son Hunter Biden, marking a rare instance of a sitting president pardoning a family member.
Hunter, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and faced up to 17 years in prison, was also charged with a felony gun offense. Biden stated the prosecution was "selective and unfair," accusing politics of influencing the justice process.
This move aligns Biden with past presidents, including Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, who also pardoned relatives and close allies. However, Hunter’s pardon reignites debates over the use of presidential clemency for family members.
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