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“He lays out how he came to this decision. He came to this decision this weekend. So let’s be very clear about that. He says it himself… He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that the war politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice,” Jean-Pierre added.
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Shortly after Biden’s announcement, President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to condemn the move and announced plans for his own wave of pardons. “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!” Trump posted.
Trump’s comments highlight the ongoing detention of individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Many have been held without bond and have yet to face trial, raising questions about potential violations of their Sixth Amendment rights.
Trump, who regained the presidency in a landslide victory last month, confirmed plans to pardon more than 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol riot, covering both those awaiting trial and those already convicted. This sweeping move underscores his commitment to addressing what he calls the “weaponization of the justice system” by the Biden administration.
In a statement released earlier, Trump’s transition team criticized the Department of Justice for its perceived political bias. “The failed witch hunts against President Trump have proven that the Democrat-controlled DOJ and other radical prosecutors are guilty of weaponizing the justice system,” Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said. “That system of justice must be fixed and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people.”
Hunter Biden’s legal issues have been a lightning rod for criticism. The 54-year-old pleaded guilty in September to nine counts of tax evasion and was convicted in June on federal gun charges. He was scheduled for sentencing this month before his father issued a blanket pardon covering all offenses from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.
The president justified the pardon, claiming his son had been “selectively and unfairly prosecuted.” Biden had previously promised not to intervene in his son’s legal troubles, a pledge now broken.
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The dual narratives of Biden’s pardon for Hunter and Trump’s planned mass pardons create a stark contrast in how each administration approaches justice. Biden’s move has been criticized as nepotism, while Trump’s pledge is seen as a rallying cry for those who view the justice system as biased.
As the country braces for Trump’s return to the White House, the political and legal ramifications of these decisions will likely dominate the national conversation in the weeks ahead.
