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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.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 12 points 1 hour ago

That pardon smells fishy, but I can understand that he does not want to leave his son exposed to imprisonment under Trump. Donald has shown time and again that he has no problems in going after weak persons to extract petty revenge.

[–] Tyrangle@lemmy.world 1 points 14 minutes ago

Democrats are pissed because all we had left after this election was our integrity. Biden can do what he wants honestly - he doesn't owe us anything - but this is still depressing.

[–] mm_maybe@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 hour ago

Yeah I would be fine with this IF he also used the expanded powers granted to him by Trump's Supreme Court to block the incoming fascist/monarchist takeover. Or, fine, don't try to block them with anything that gives the courts a chance to clarify that ruling, but also don't transfer power smoothly and peacefully to these bastards in any way shape or form, you know? If you're saying "fuck it", then fuck ALL of it; not just the parts of it that affect you personally.

[–] mdurell@lemmy.world 11 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Of course he did. If you thought otherwise you were gullible. Politicians lie and party affiliation makes no difference. Save the outrage for the truly outrageous things the next 4 years are going to bring.

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

Outrage is the new normal and fabricated.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 7 points 2 hours ago

Is this just a distraction from the incoming administration refusing to sign ethics statements they signed into law, or avoiding background checks for sensitive government positions

[–] Shardikprime@lemmy.world 13 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

So harvey dent was right, You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.

Uncanny

[–] wpb@lemmy.world 7 points 2 hours ago

Biden was your hero? When? Why?

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