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Joe Biden labeled a hypocrite and a liar after pardoning his hunter son amid gun and tax convictions
Joe Biden is facing a strong backlash after he pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, from federal weapons and tax convictions – despite previously promising that he would not interfere in the judicial process. The outgoing president announced the controversial decision on Sunday, weeks before leaving office.
Biden's reversal sparks outrage
BidenThe 82-year-old defended his decision by claiming that Hunter, 54, was “unfairly prosecuted” in a highly politicized trial. “From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the decision of the Department of Justice, and I kept my word,” Biden said “But as I saw my son being selectively and unfairly persecuted, I made this decision over the weekend.”
This marks a severe reversal from By Biden previous stance. In June, the president stated unequivocally: “I will not pardon them,” after that Hunter conviction for three firearms charges. As recently as November 8, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated the administration's position, saying, “Our answer remains, which is no.”
Hunter's legal woes and presidential clemency
Hunter Biden he was convicted of weapons charges and faced sentencing for federal tax evasion, after pleading guilty to the latter in September. Their sentencing hearings were scheduled for December 12 and 16, respectively. The presidential pardon spares them from potential jail time in both cases, a move Biden has justified as necessary to address what he called a “miscarriage of justice.”
“I hope the American people understand why a father and a president come to this decision,” Biden he said, acknowledging the emotional and political weight of his choice.
Trump and the public reaction
The incoming president, Donald Trump, harshly criticized the pardon, calling it a gross abuse of power. “The pardon given by Joe to Hunter does it include the J-6 hostages, who have been incarcerated for years?” Trump asked on social media, referring to the individuals jailed for the January 6 Capitol riot. “Such abuse and abortion of justice”.
Social media platforms are abuzz with criticism By Biden decision “We expected nothing less from geriatric Joe. He has proven to be a pathological liar his entire career,” wrote one user on X. Another posted: “In Biden's statement on the pardon he had the nerve to say he always told America the truth! Barf!”
By Biden the pardon not only raised debates about political influence in the justice system, but also drew harsh comparisons with past presidential controversies.
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