Hunter Biden receives pardon from President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden announced a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of federal gun felonies and tax charges earlier this year. Biden cited unfair prosecution and a miscarriage of justice as reasons for the pardon. Hunter Biden admitted to his mistakes and expressed gratitude for the clemency. President Biden previously stated he would not pardon his son, but believes Hunter was unfairly targeted because of their relationship. The decision was met with backlash from Republican lawmakers and some members of the president’s party. Rep. James Comer claimed the charges against Hunter Biden were just the beginning of corruption within the Biden family. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis criticized the decision, stating that no one is above the law, including the president and his family. The pardon follows a failed plea deal earlier in the year that could have resolved Hunter Biden’s charges without prison time. President Biden said the plea deal would have been a fair resolution and criticized the effort to break his son. The president hopes the American people will understand why he made the decision to pardon his son.

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