Biden's unexpected move: Son Hunter gets presidential pardon for gun charges
US President made surprising decision to pardon his son Hunter from gun-related charges despite earlier promises not to intervene The move comes right before expected sentencing and sparked immediate political debate
In a surprise sunday-night announcement President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden for firearm-related charges‚ despite White house statements about non-interference just last month
The decision comes as Hunter Biden‚ age 54 was facing sentencing for gun charges (related to a weapon purchase while struggling with drug issues back in 2018). The father-son duo spent thanksgiving together in Nantucket before the unexpected announcement
I believe in the justice system‚ but raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice
The legal troubles of Hunter Biden started when a plea-deal fell apart in summer; the agreement wouldʼve resolved both tax and gun charges However the judge didnt accept it. The younger Biden has maintained sobriety for about 5 years despite public scrutiny
- Donald Trump called it “abuse of justice“
- Rep James Comer suggested more evidence exists
- Republicans claim its a “sweetheart deal“
Hunter Biden responded through email saying heʼd use this chance to help others dealing with addiction His tax case which involves roughly $1.4m in unpaid taxes‚ was headed for trial this fall - he faced serious prison-time for both cases
The president defended his choice saying his son faced selective prosecution because of their relationship; he made the decision this weekend after what he called “unrelenting attacks“ on his family
