President Biden faces backlash over Hunter’s controversial pardon
Biden won the White House after saying a laptop that contained evidence of corruption in the Biden family was part of a “Russian plan” in 2020. Now, as one of his final acts as president, he is pardoning the son,
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Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Is So Much Worse Than It Needed to Be
President Joe Biden just made history — the bad kind — with Sunday night’s sweeping Thanksgiving-weekend pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden. (Talk about trying to bury a story.) The outgoing president made this all way harder than it needed to be on himself,
Hunter Biden: What to Know About the Crimes, the Pardon and the Politics
The president said he issued a pardon because his son was being unfairly targeted for political purposes. Here’s what to know about the pardon, the crimes and the reactions.
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
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.
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The Hunter Biden Pardon Is Joe Biden’s Ultimate Failure
After years of touting the need to preserve democracy and the rule of law, the outgoing president concludes his reign in the most cynical way imaginable.
Biden's Hunter pardon riles Democrats who defended US justice system
President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden drew sharp criticism from Republicans but also from fellow Democrats, who said the move sets a bad precedent and sows doubt in a U.S. justice system they have tried to defend against President-elect Donald Trump's attacks.
Previous Times Biden, the White House Pledged Not to Pardon Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine tax violations in September and was convicted in a separate case on felony firearms-related charges. He could have faced decades in prison, though his upcoming sentencing was likely to be a much less severe punishment.
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Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Further Undermines His Legacy
A more worrying analysis, however, arose from the strong impression that throughout this drama, the national interest was not at the forefront of Biden’s mind. On Sunday night, Biden pardoned his son Hunter with the stroke of the Presidential pen.
Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters criticizes President Biden's pardon of son Hunter Biden
In a social media post, the Michigan Democrat said the president and his family "shouldn't get special treatment."
Hunter Biden’s pardon was inevitable
President Joe Biden tried to keep his feelings separate from his son’s legal travails. But then he saw the state of politics and justice, and love prevailed.
Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, roils Democrats' post-election reckoning: ANALYSIS
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, is throwing a bomb in his party's post-election soul searching.
Meghan McCain Knocks 'Nepo Baby' Hunter Biden After Surprise Pardon
McCain, the daughter of the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), derided Hunter Biden as a “nepo baby” in a post on X, formerly ...
Hunter Biden special counsel pushes back on president's politicization claim
Special counsel David Weiss's office on Monday appeared to push back on President Joe Biden's claim that its prosecutions of ...
Biden’s pardon of his son exudes ‘white privilege,’ local advocates say
President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, caused some to question the lack of second chances for people of color.
Right-Wing Pundit Hit With Brutal Reminders After Complaining About Biden Pardon
Biden pardoned his son on Sunday despite saying previously he would not do so. Hunter Biden was found guilty in June of ...
Republicans hammer Biden's 'No one is above the law' claim following Hunter pardon: 'Aged like fine milk'
Republicans sound off on President Joe Biden's claim that "no one is above the law" in light of the president's decision to ...