Tue Dec 03 02:52:27 UTC 2024: ## Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Sparking Political Firestorm

**Washington D.C.** – President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, triggering a fierce backlash from Republicans and mixed reactions from Democrats. The sweeping pardon covers potential federal crimes Hunter Biden may have committed between 2014 and 2024, encompassing his recent convictions for tax evasion and lying on a gun purchase form.

The White House defended the pardon, asserting that President Biden acted to shield his son from what he believes was politically motivated persecution. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the President believed Hunter Biden was targeted due to his family connections. This contradicts previous statements by the White House denying any intention to pardon Hunter Biden.

The decision was made over the Thanksgiving weekend and announced Sunday evening before the President departed for an official trip to Africa. First Lady Jill Biden publicly voiced her support.

Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump, vehemently denounced the pardon, calling it an abuse of power and a miscarriage of justice. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared the action had irreparably damaged trust in the justice system. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused the President of lying about his family’s alleged corrupt activities.

While some Democrats expressed muted criticism, others, such as Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett, defended the pardon, suggesting it corrected an injustice. However, other Democrats, like Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Greg Stanton, criticized the decision, arguing it prioritized personal interest over duty and undermined faith in the fairness of the justice system.

Special Counsel David Weiss, who oversaw Hunter Biden’s cases, rejected claims of politically motivated prosecution in a court filing. Legal experts, such as former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, pointed out that the pardon is irrevocable and cannot be rescinded by President-elect Trump. The debate over the pardon is expected to continue to dominate the political landscape.

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