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.

  • aesthelete@lemmy.world
    3212·
    21 days ago

    Dude:

    1. You’re posting from a lemmynsfw account

    2. Trump is a convicted felon, tried to overthrow the government, and has done plenty of questionable pardons himself and despite all of that is going to be president again

    Nobody cares. Not in this “eco chamber” [sic] and likely not in any other one either.

    • Tristus@lemmy.world
      93·
      21 days ago

      Why is Trump even important in this case (or where this comment came from) I’m not from USA and in my country such pardons are rarely used but from my POV it looks like a president is favoring his family and not trusting the system where he was the chief of for 4 years. It is not like there was a specific case where Hunter Biden was targeted. If I understood correctly it is a blanket statement where he is granted immunity.

      In most modern countries it is discussed if granting PMs immunity is a good idea and in USA the president can grant his family immunity.