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.

    • @[email protected]
      100•1 month ago

      It would be cool if he went out in a blaze of glory that wasn’t self serving. Like legalizing weed, arming Ukraine, and just generally trying to fuck shit up for Trump before he gets in.

      • Miles O'BrienEnglish
        15•1 month ago

        A blaze of glory would be utilizing his Supreme-Court-granted powers of presidential immunity and officially act to save, at bare minimum, the country.

      • Omega
        14•1 month ago

        He did approve long range missiles for Ukraine. So, he kind of did.

      • @[email protected]
        5•1 month ago

        Don’t forget getting rid of the penny and axing daylight saving time. 100% president of the century if he executive ordered these things.

      • @[email protected]English
        5•1 month ago

        He can’t pardon those things. He can improve them, but nothing like the absolute power of the pardon.

    • @[email protected]
      19•1 month ago

      I don’t think it’s so much YOLO as recognizing that Hunter would be a target of Trump once he assumes office.

      It seems to me to be a form of self defense. People do things that they otherwise wouldn’t do when the alternative is bad enough.