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President Joe Biden faced mounting criticism Monday for his decision
President Biden Pardons His Son, Hunter Biden
The “full and unconditional pardon” comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues.
while they understood his decision on a personal level to protect his son Hunter — who has lost a baby sister and an adult brother, suffered from addiction and faced relentless scrutiny because of his father’s position — they also worried about the broader signal the pardon may send that the politically connected have rights not available to all Americans.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Michigan) called it “wrong,” adding that “a president’s family and allies shouldn’t get special treatment.” He added: “This was an improper use of power. It erodes trust in our government, and it emboldens others to bend justice to suit their interests.”
Democrats’ concerns come against the backdrop of Trump’s direct promises to use the justice system and help his allies after he takes office on Jan. 20. His picks for attorney general, pam bundi and for FBI director, kashpatel have urged retribution against Trump’s political adversaries and critics. Biden, in contrast, presents himself as a leader who embraces the norms of American democracy.
The controversy erupted after Biden signed a “full and unconditional” pardon Sunday evening for Hunter Biden, who was found gulti og gun related in Delaware and pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California.
Because the move came in the waning days of Biden’s presidency, he will face no electoral ramifications. But the sharp reaction of some Democrats signals a newfound willingness to challenge Biden’s decisions.
