Democrat Colorado Gov. Jared Polis: Biden’s Hunter Pardon ‘Put His Family Ahead of the Country’
BreitbartNOV 19 2024
US Pres. Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter on Sunday, covering federal gun and tax convictions as well as potential offenses from January 2014 through December 2024.
The president's decision contradicts his previous public statements, including his June declaration that he wouldn't pardon his son and would abide by the jury's decision.
The pardon comes weeks before Hunter was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for federal gun charges and Dec. 16 for tax evasion charges, which carried a combined maximum sentence of 42 years.
The pardon represents an abuse of presidential power and breaks Biden's repeated promises to the American public. This action undermines the justice system's integrity and sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents to protect family members from legal consequences.
Hunter Biden's prosecution was politically motivated and unfair, targeting him solely because of his relationship with the president. The charges were unusually harsh for cases involving tax payment delays and gun form violations, especially considering Hunter's documented struggle with addiction and subsequent recovery.