Biden Sets Record with Largest Single-Day Clemency for 1,500 Offenders

President Joe Biden has issued 39 pardons and commuted nearly 1,500 sentences for non-violent offenders, marking the most acts of clemency in a single day. The pardons include individuals who have shown rehabilitation and commitment to their communities, with many convictions related to drug offenses. This move follows Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter, and reflects a broader trend of presidential clemency. Biden has previously issued categorical pardons, including for marijuana-related offenses and military personnel convicted due to sexual orientation.