Biden Pardons Son Hunter
Biden Pardons Son Hunter
The Facts
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.
In a statement, Biden said, "In trying to break Hunter, they've tried to break me — and there's no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough."
The Spin
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