Biden's Pardon of Hunter Sparks Debate on Presidential Ethics

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Late-night hosts, including Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel, discussed President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son Hunter on federal gun and tax charges. Stewart highlighted the hypocrisy in politics, noting that while Biden's move contradicts his previous stance, hypocrisy isn't illegal. Colbert humorously suggested Biden should pardon everyone, while Kimmel joked about the timing of the pardon. The hosts also touched on Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director, who has vowed to target perceived media enemies.
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- A President Shouldn’t Pardon His Son? Hello, Anybody Remember Neil Bush? Esquire
- December 2, 2024 - Presidential transition news CNN
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