Staff ReportsThe countdown is on for President Joe Biden to exit the White House, and it seems he’s determined to leave a bit of judicial chaos in his wake. In a grand finale reminiscent of a magician’s last trick, he managed to pull off the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history—just in time for his encore. On a Thursday that felt like an episode of “Days of Our Lives,” Biden issued presidential pardons to 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others. Clearly, the octogenarian believes in going out with a bang… or perhaps the sound of a gavel falling silent.
While the White House played its typical game of cloak-and-dagger regarding who exactly was fortunate enough to receive Biden’s benevolence, the details are about as hazy as his own policy decisions. It seems that pardoning non-violent offenders, particularly those with drug convictions, is just the kind of thing that fuels the liberal agenda of rehabilitation without any accountability for past actions. The Founding Fathers would likely be spinning in their graves if they knew what has become of the clemency powers bestowed upon the presidency.
Just weeks earlier, Biden stirred the pot by issuing a pardon for none other than his own son, Hunter. After years of asserting he would never do such a thing, the president twisted the narrative to ensure his son didn’t face the music for his various legal troubles. Now, instead of cracking down on family shenanigans that would land ordinary Americans in jail, he appears to be practicing familial favoritism as he sprinkles pardons like confetti.
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With a sweeping declaration that those receiving pardons had “shown successful rehabilitation,” Biden is clearly checking off boxes in his progressive playbook. It’s as if he’s trying to convince everyone that giving criminals a mulligan is the best way to make communities stronger and safer. One has to wonder if he’s ever taken a walk in those communities—perhaps they need stricter law enforcement instead of a revolving door for bad behavior.
Biden’s clemency spree doesn’t stop here, as he plans to continue reviewing petitions and handing out pardons like a generous Santa Claus. But let’s remember, he learned from the best—former President Obama, who granted 330 commutations in 2017 as he raced out the door. If one thing is clear, in the world of Democrat presidencies, mercy is a two-way street. It often leads to lawyers’ offices, community centers, and, inevitably, back into the voting booth, with penal policies being swapped for votes where “free” comes at a price.
