President Joe Biden Pardons His Son, Hunter

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President Joe Biden recent decision to grant his son Hunter a pardon has ignited a firestorm of debate, particularly in light of his previous firm stance against offering clemency.

Hunter, who was on the brink of sentencing for tax violations and unlawful possession of a firearm, was the recipient of an unprecedented full and absolute pardon from his father, marking the first instance of a sitting president’s child being convicted of a criminal offence.

Contrary to his prior declarations ruling out any possibility of pardoning Hunter, President Biden pointed to a perceived “miscarriage of justice” in his son’s legal battles as the catalyst for his change of position.

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Wrestling with the weight of this decision, Biden underscored the detrimental effects of political influences on the legal system and expressed a desire for the American populace to empathise with his dual roles as a father and the nation’s leader.

Responding to the controversial pardon, Hunter Biden publicly acknowledged the errors he made during his struggles with addiction and the subsequent intense public scrutiny that befell his family.

Gratefully accepting the clemency bestowed upon him, Hunter vowed to devote his future to aiding others grappling with similar hardships, underscoring his impressive five-and-a-half years of sobriety and personal growth.

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