Staff Reports
The spectacle surrounding Hunter Biden’s latest attempt to sway his father for a presidential pardon is nothing short of a political circus. Following a string of legal troubles, including a guilty plea for failing to pay a staggering $1.4 million in taxes and a recent conviction for lying on a federal firearm application, Hunter has taken to the public stage with a 52-page plea that reads more like an audition for a tragic drama than a legitimate legal argument. As Hunter faces sentencing for these serious charges, the question looming overhead is whether Joe Biden, the President and his father, will bow to such pressure.
In this lengthy document, Hunter’s legal team cries foul over what they term “political prosecutions,” claiming he’s being unfairly targeted while ordinary citizens escape similar scrutiny. It’s curious to hear this from the son of the sitting president, especially when one considers the notorious reputation of the Biden family when it comes to sidestepping accountability. With the Biden clan enjoying their Thanksgiving gathering in Nantucket, one has to wonder if thoughts of future holiday dinners might motivate Joe to rethink his stance on a pardon.
BREAKING: Over Thanksgiving, Hunter told his father about a book he was writing that would go public with everything. Days later, his father signed a blanket pardon – per WH official. 🟠 Poso
So he blackmailed daddy, eh? #HunterBiden #Pardon pic.twitter.com/doeWvTEb8f
— 🇺🇲Salty Texan (@texan_maga) December 2, 2024
Joe Biden has repeatedly stated his refusal to offer a pardon to his son, a position that may seem principled on paper but odd given the current circumstances. After all, it’s not every day that a father has to choose between upholding the law and protecting his own flesh and blood. Given that his political career is likely winding down, one must ask whether Joe has anything left to lose. Will he continue to stand by his declarations of unwavering justice, or is this a new chapter of familial loyalty over ethics?
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s looming presence casts a shadow over the proceedings. With the prospect of a second Trump presidency sizzling on the political grill, Hunter’s legal team has insinuated that the former president may harbor grievances against him. This fear of retribution suggests a deeper undercurrent of anxiety among those tied to the Biden name, as they consider the ramifications of a political landscape that could turn hostile. It seems that Hunter is relying on his father’s influence to shield him from what they perceive as a pending onslaught from a Trump-led administrative resurgence.
In a bizarre twist, Hunter’s complaints about the weaponization of the Department of Justice ring hollow considering the Biden administration’s track record. Under Joe’s watch, the DOJ has taken a decidedly partisan approach, targeting various groups and individuals with laser focus. The accusations leveled against them, while potentially valid, appear utterly disconnected from the reality of a politicized justice system that has been operating in overdrive since January 2021. With this context, Hunter’s cries for fairness become a comedic highlight in the ongoing political drama.
The situation crystallizes into a compelling narrative: will Joe choose to pardon his son, potentially contradicting his past assurances, or will he stick to his guns and uphold the legal consequences of Hunter’s actions? Only time will tell if this elaborate appeal for mercy softens the President’s heart or if he doubles down on his previously stated principles, all while the political stakes climb higher every day. Given the nature of their relationship and the political climate, a close observer might wager that family ties could indeed override legal integrity in the Biden household.
