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The decision has sparked strong criticism across party lines. Republicans denounced the move, citing ongoing investigations into alleged influence-peddling by the Biden family. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused President Biden of reneging on previous promises, arguing that the pardon highlights deeper corruption within the Biden family.
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In a statement, Johnson criticized President Biden for repeatedly assuring the public that he would never pardon his son for serious crimes, only to recently issue a blanket pardon. Johnson argued that this decision has severely undermined trust in the justice system, claiming it has been almost irreparably damaged by the Bidens’ actions. He emphasized that meaningful reform is urgently needed.
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The decision has sparked strong criticism across party lines. Republicans denounced the move, citing ongoing investigations into alleged influence-peddling by the Biden family. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused President Biden of reneging on previous promises, arguing that the pardon highlights deeper corruption within the Biden family.
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Comer said that Joe Biden has lied from start to finish about his family’s corrupt influence-peddling activities, and the charges Hunter faced were just the tip of the iceberg. Instead of facing accountability, the Bidens continue to evade justice.
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Even some Democrats expressed disappointment. Colorado Governor Jared Polis criticized Biden’s decision, stating that he is as a father he certainly understands President Biden’s natural desire to help his son, this decision puts family ahead of the country and sets a troubling precedent for future administrations.
Hunter Biden had been facing federal charges for tax evasion and gun-related offenses. Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty to evading $1.4 million in taxes and was convicted on three counts of firearm possession while being addicted to crack cocaine. His sentencing, which was set for later this month, has now been nullified by the presidential pardon.
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President Biden defended his actions, claiming that his son had been selectively and unfairly prosecuted. However, critics argue that the pardon not only undermines accountability but also raises questions about the justice system’s integrity.
The controversy surrounding this pardon has also reignited discussions about former President Donald Trump’s stance on pardons. Following Biden’s decision, Trump reiterated his campaign promise to issue mass pardons for those involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He questioned whether Biden’s pardon of Hunter would extend to those he referred to as J-6 Hostages.
Trump wrote on Truth Social, signaling his intent to address perceived injustices within the Department of Justice once he took office in January 2025 stating that it was such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!
Trump’s plans include issuing over 1,500 pardons to individuals connected to the January 6 events, highlighting what he claims is a politically motivated misuse of the legal system. The unfolding political fallout from Hunter Biden’s pardon and Trump’s promised actions signals heightened tensions in the months ahead. Mike Johnson Rips Biden For Pardoning Hunter