President Biden Pardons Son Hunter Biden, Citing Unfair Prosecution

President Joe Biden announced on December 1, 2024, that he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions.

The full and unconditional pardon removes the possibility of imprisonment for Hunter, whose cases were tied to his struggles with addiction.

The pardon applies to offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, including those related to his business dealings with foreign companies like Burisma.

President Biden justified the pardon by stating that Hunter had been unfairly targeted, claiming that political opponents had used his son's legal troubles to undermine him.

Critics, including former President Donald Trump, have condemned the decision as politically motivated, with Trump calling it an "abuse of justice."

Hunter Biden, who is in recovery, expressed gratitude for the pardon, vowing to help others struggling with addiction.

Despite previous statements, President Biden chose to issue the pardon after Thanksgiving, believing his son had been unjustly persecuted during his recovery.

This decision marks a rare instance of a president using his clemency power to assist a family member.

Source: BBC News