Headline: President Biden Issues Pardon for Son Hunter Amid Legal Troubles
Washington, D.C. — In a significant turn of events just before the end of his presidency, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he has granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing multiple felony charges. Hunter Biden’s legal challenges stem from a 2018 gun purchase made while he struggled with addiction, during which he allegedly lied on the application paperwork. He faced three felony gun charges and had pleaded guilty to nine tax evasion charges in September relating to underreported income from foreign business activities.
President Biden emphasized that his son was unfairly targeted and argued that he had kept his promise not to interfere with the Justice Department’s actions throughout the investigation. “No reasonable person can conclude anything other than Hunter was singled out because he is my son,” Biden declared, asserting that political motives were behind the prosecutions.
The pardon covers any crimes Hunter may have committed from January 1, 2014, through December 1, 2024. Following the announcement, Hunter Biden’s attorneys informed federal judges to dismiss ongoing cases and cancel upcoming sentencing hearings originally set for December.
Political reactions to the pardon were mixed, with Republican leaders condemning the decision. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the pardoning as damaging to public trust in the justice system, while Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed disappointment over Biden prioritizing family over national integrity.
Hunter Biden, who has openly acknowledged his past struggles with addiction, expressed gratitude for the clemency and affirmed his commitment to aiding others facing similar challenges. This pardon marks the 26th executed during Biden’s presidency, amidst a political backdrop fraught with allegations regarding his business affiliations and a lack of evidence linking President Biden to wrongdoing in these matters.
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