In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden issued a blanket pardon for his son Hunter Biden, covering an expansive 11-year period from 2014 to 2024. The decision has left conservatives, legal experts, and even some on the left questioning the scope of Hunter Biden’s past actions and the motivations behind the pardon. The former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who resigned in disgrace amid allegations of misconduct, has attempted to justify the pardon as a necessary act of mercy, a narrative many critics find unconvincing.
The pardon, announced Sunday night, shields Hunter Biden from any federal prosecution related to his gun and tax cases, as well as any other federal crimes committed during the specified period. President Biden justified the decision, stating:
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“I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted.”
