Summary

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prompting strong backlash from Republicans.

GOP lawmakers criticized the move as an abuse of power and an attempt to avoid accountability, with figures like Rep. James Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley calling it hypocritical and corrupt.

Biden defended the pardon, citing “selective prosecution” and claiming Hunter was unfairly targeted due to their family connection.

Hunter faced convictions for federal gun and tax charges.

  • DarkFuture@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    Biden had all the justification he needed when Trump indicated he’d target his political opponents if he won.

    Anyone complaining about this can fuck off.

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      21 hours ago

      He should pardon himself for everything before he leaves office so Maga can’t drum up some stupid made up thing to tie up his last years.

      Or resign so Kamala can in the last day if he can’t.

      Use trumps political retribution statement as the reason.

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        18 hours ago

        Or resign so Kamala can in the last day if he can’t.

        I want to see that just so all that 45+47 stuff refers to Kamala

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        19 hours ago

        He should pardon himself for everything before he leaves office

        He doesn’t need to. Presidents have immunity for “official acts”. Womp womp.