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Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Despite Earlier Promise Stirring Controversy

Isabella Rodriguez by Isabella Rodriguez
December 1, 2024
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Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Despite Earlier Promise Stirring Controversy
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President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, prompted a heated political debate, drawing criticism and mixed reactions across the political spectrum. The pardon, announced late Sunday, December 1st, absolves Hunter of federal charges, including gun and tax offenses and related crimes from 2014 to 2024.

President Biden defended the move in his statement, arguing that the legal cases against his son were politically motivated. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong,” the president said.

The announcement marks a reversal from Biden’s earlier pledge not to use his presidential powers to benefit his family. In June, he told reporters, “I abide by the jury decision. I will do that and I will not pardon him.” Critics pointed out this shift, accusing the president of breaking his promise and undermining trust in the justice system

Republicans were swift and vocal in their condemnation. President-elect Donald Trump called the pardon “an abuse and miscarriage of justice” in a post on his Truth Social platform, asking, “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?”

Kentucky Representative James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, described the move as part of a pattern of corruption. “Not only has he falsely claimed that he never met with his son’s foreign business associates and that his son did nothing wrong, but he also lied when he said he would not pardon Hunter Biden,” Comer said.

Even some Democrats voiced concern. Colorado Governor Jared Polis remarked, “While as a father I certainly understand President Biden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country. This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation.”

In a statement, Hunter Biden expressed gratitude and reflected on his struggles. “I have admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction – mistakes that have been exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport,” he said.

The pardon adds a controversial chapter to Biden’s presidency, raising questions about balancing personal loyalty and public accountability as the political fallout develops.

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