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In a predictable display of political gymnastics, President Joe Biden has been caught performing verbal acrobatics in an exit interview with USA Today. While he once firmly stated he would not grant a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, he has now flip-flopped and unwittingly admitted that he “meant what he said”—until he didn’t, of course. This latest twist has raised eyebrows, as Biden claims he based his decision on “two factors,” which conveniently appeared only after the pressure began to mount.
In a blatant act of political favoritism, Biden granted Hunter a full pardon for a slew of offenses committed between 2014 and 2024, effectively wiping the slate clean for serious allegations of federal tax evasion and felony gun charges. This shocking move didn’t just draw ire from conservatives; even some within Biden’s own base expressed dissatisfaction with what they see as a glaring double standard. They rightly question how a father’s misguided attempts to protect his son should trump the rule of law, or if the high-profile nature of the family’s legacy means they can’t face the consequences of their actions.
When pressed about the potential implications of his actions, Biden mused about whether this pardon might set a troubling precedent for future presidents. But what was missed in this discussion is the actual nature of Hunter’s legal troubles. Simply paying back taxes doesn’t absolve someone of committing felony offenses, a point that seems to travel over Biden’s head like a balloon at a Fourth of July parade. And while everyone loves a comeback story, battling addiction doesn’t grant a person immunity from the law—especially when the crimes were serious and numerous.
Biden’s attempts at justifying the pardon veer into absurdity. He stumbled over the facts regarding Hunter’s possession of a firearm while allegedly under the influence, suggesting that some vague group, referred to as “they,” might have mishandled the legal process. It seems more like a desperate attempt to shift accountability rather than a substantive defense. The truth is, the ATF has made it abundantly clear that misrepresentation on gun purchase forms is taken seriously, yet Biden’s narrative attempts to sidestep this law altogether.
Biden Says He 'Meant What I Said' About Not Pardoning Hunter… Before He 'Found Out Two Factors'https://t.co/bQDTsDjhyS
— RedState (@RedState) January 8, 2025
As this show of favoritism plays out, it raises an uncomfortable question: would the President have extended the same courtesy to Eric or Don Jr. Trump if they found themselves in a similar legal morass? It’s hard to imagine that Biden wouldn’t be shouting from the rooftops about accountability if the roles were reversed. In essence, this pardon appears less about justice and more about a protective father pulling strings in a system that many Americans feel is already corrupt.
Biden’s convoluted reasoning and diversionary tactics only serve to highlight the immense hypocrisy that runs through his administration. In a time when the public is increasingly concerned about fairness and the integrity of the justice system, Biden’s decision echoes the sentiments of a privileged elite who believe they can operate outside the law. Instead of acknowledging the damage his actions may bring to the Biden legacy, the President chooses to evade responsibility, further solidifying the narrative of a failing presidency.
