Trump Condemns Biden's Pardon of Hunter as 'Miscarriage of Justice'

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President-elect Donald Trump has fiercely criticized President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who faced potential prison sentences for federal felony gun and tax convictions. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump lambasted the move, calling it a "miscarriage of justice" and questioned whether the pardon extended to the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters.  

 

"Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!" Trump wrote, drawing a comparison between Hunter Biden’s pardon and the treatment of those incarcerated for their roles in the Capitol attack.  

 

Trump's reaction highlights a significant shift in his stance. Months earlier, during an October interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump had entertained the notion of pardoning Hunter Biden himself, should he return to the White House. While Trump denounced Hunter as a "bad boy," citing allegations linked to the infamous "laptop from hell," he expressed reservations about the broader implications for the country. "Despite what they’ve done to me... I happen to think it’s very bad for our country," Trump remarked, signaling that a pardon might be in the national interest to quell political discord.  

 

President Biden’s pardon spares Hunter significant prison time related to two federal cases brought by Special Counsel David Weiss. Over the summer, Hunter was convicted on three felony counts connected to his purchase and possession of a firearm while battling drug addiction. Later, in September, he agreed to plead guilty to nine tax-related charges, including three felonies, narrowly avoiding a contentious trial.  

 

Initially, President Biden had vehemently denied that he would intervene on his son’s behalf, emphasizing judicial independence. Yet, on the Sunday evening after Thanksgiving, in a low-profile announcement, Biden reversed course. In a statement, the president defended his decision, framing it as a response to relentless attacks on his son and their broader impact on him as a father.  

 

“There has been an effort to break Hunter - who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution,” Biden explained. “In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me - and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough.”  

 

The move has reignited debates about justice and accountability, with critics arguing that the pardon demonstrates political favoritism and a rewriting of ethical norms. Supporters, however, view it as a necessary step to protect a family subjected to extraordinary scrutiny and personal attacks.  

 

As the nation grapples with the implications of Hunter Biden’s pardon, Trump’s criticism reflects the deep political divide over the issue, signaling that it will remain a contentious point in the months leading up to his own return to office.

 

Based on a report by the ABC News | BBC 2024-12-02

 

 

 

 

[candide]

Trump talking about miscarriage of justice! 😀

[ricklev]

"J-6 hostages"!  Good men, brave and true.  The best of America.  They deserve the Medal of Freedom.  (Sarcasm)

[RuamRudy]

If people, quite rightly, object to Trump evading justice, the same outrage should be expressed towards Biden Jr. 

 

Biden has lost any moral high ground he may have held and cheapened his legacy. 

[Captain Flack]

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3 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

If people, quite rightly, object to Trump evading justice, the same outrage should be expressed towards Biden Jr. 

 

Biden has lost any moral high ground he may have held and cheapened his legacy. 

It speaks volumes for the cesspit of US politics and justice