Factbox-US Reactions to Hunter Biden Pardon by President Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, reversing his earlier pledge to leave the legal proceedings entirely up to the judicial system. Hunter Biden had pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges and faced upcoming sentencing.
Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has issued a presidential pardon for his son, Hunter, who faced years in prison over charges related to gun possession and tax fraud. Biden had previously said he wouldn't pardon his son but changed his mind as he felt Hunter had been "unfairly persecuted".
Joe Biden Sends Parting Shot at GOP in Bombshell Pardon for Son Hunter
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday just days before he was scheduled to be sentenced in separate federal gun and tax cases—marking an about face for the lame-duck president. “From the day I took office,
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden despite pledges not to
In a stunning reversal, President Biden announced Sunday that he pardoned his son Hunter Biden who was convicted of gun and tax crimes.
What did Hunter Biden do and what is a presidential pardon?
US President Joe Biden has issued a presidential pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. The move has proven controversial, since Biden senior previously ruled out such a move.
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Joe Biden’s pardon of his son betrays those who stand for the rule of law | Opinion
Editorial: Democrats who criticized Donald Trump can and should criticize Biden’s pardon as an abuse of power and the breaking of a pledge.
Biden’s pardon of his son makes presidential history
President Joe Biden made history when he granted a pardon to his son Hunter Biden for criminal convictions on gun and tax charges.
Washington DC reacts to President Biden pardoning son Hunter in shock decision
Reactions varied in the aftermath of an announcement on Sunday evening that President Joe Biden had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son Hunter
Full written statement from President Joe Biden on his decision to pardon his son:
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges and is due for sentencing in December. Despite the White House's assurances last month that the president had no intentions of pardoning his son, the announcement came through on Sunday evening that he had pardoned him.
Nate Silver Slams Joe Biden Over Hunter Biden Pardon: 'Selfish and Senile'
The federal investigation into Hunter Biden has been ongoing since 2020, when his father Joe Biden was elected president.
Joe Biden’s pardon reversal reflects family loyalty over legacy
In the end, President Joe Biden acted as a father. The decision to issue a blanket pardon for his son Hunter will forever be ...