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.

  • atzanteolEnglish
    34·
    2 days ago

    So now it’s just “your dictator” vs. “their dictator” eh?

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      2 days ago

      Nah. I just want the party that has a history of voting in favor of working class Americans and being better for our economy to do what they need to do to get elected in America. Which is lie, cheat, and steal.

      • atzanteolEnglish
        12·
        1 day ago

        This has to be one of the stupidest things I’ve ever read.

        • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 day ago

          Probably because you haven’t read very much.

          Which part specifically though?

          The FACT that Democrats have a voting history proving they regularly vote in favor of the working class? The FACT that Democrats are historically better for our economy and the data to prove that exists? Or the brand new FACT that to win an election in the United States you have to lie, cheat, and steal?

          • atzanteolEnglish
            1·
            23 hours ago

            The part where you think a party willing to cheat and lie will hold to liberal democracy ideals.