Biden's Controversial Pardon of Son Sparks Political Uproar
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President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced gun and tax convictions, despite previously pledging not to use his presidential powers for clemency. Biden justified the decision by claiming his son was unfairly targeted due to his family name and that the justice process was politically influenced. The pardon, which covers offenses from 2014 to 2024, has sparked debate over the independence of the US justice system and drawn criticism from political opponents, including Donald Trump.
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- How Republicans And Democrats Reacted to Surprise Hunter Biden Pardon Newsweek
- President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden NBC News
- Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy The Atlantic
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