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Biden Slammed by Supporters, Lawmakers for Pardoning Son Hunter: ‘Shame on You’

by Madison Summers
December 2, 2024 at 8:32 am
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A November 29, 2024 photo shows US President Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden stepping out of a bookstore while shopping in Nantucket, Massachusetts on November 29, 2024. Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal cases related to tax evasion and the purchase of a firearm. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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President Joe Biden if facing backlash after he pardoned his son Hunter Biden — even from his supporters.

Despite previously saying he would not pardon his son, the president did just that over the weekend.

Per Fox News, the White House made a statement on Sunday night, stating the pardon applies to offenses the younger Biden “has committed or may have committed” from Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 1, 2024. Hunter Biden was convicted in two separate federal cases.

“Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,” President Biden wrote in a statement.

The outgoing president continued in claiming his son was “treated differently”:

“Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a weapon as a straw purchaser, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges solely for how they filled out a gun form. Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions, but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties, are typically given non-criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently.”

BREAKING: President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden.

The development comes after the Biden administration promised the public that he would *not* consider pardoning his own son.

Biden now says "enough is enough."

Official statement from Biden:

Today, I signed a… pic.twitter.com/oUS790xW8g

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 2, 2024

The president was slammed by his supporters and high-profile Democrats for the decision.

Joe Walsh wrote on X, “Shame on you,” and called it “plain wrong” and “stupidly selfish.”

Check out a few of the reactions below:

This is utter bullshit, just plain wrong, & stupidly selfish. Shame on you @POTUS, you’ve given Trump license now to dole out favors to his family & wealthy friends. And when he does, you’ve given his supporters the opportunity to say “everyone does it.” And btw Biden, you lied. https://t.co/cNTywS8Dxm

— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) December 2, 2024

Smart person texts me: “Joe Biden has just removed the issue of pardons from the political arena for the next four years and Trump probably once again can’t believe his own dumb fucking luck at this point”

Sadly, I think he’s right.

— Charlie Sykes (@SykesCharlie) December 2, 2024

A colossally selfish decision that will allow every Trump supporter to note that Democrats say one thing and do another https://t.co/vvQ8GkC14l

— Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) December 2, 2024

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) wrote on X, “While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden ’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country.”

“This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation,” he added. “When you become President, your role is Pater familias of the nation. Hunter brought the legal trouble he faced on himself, and one can sympathize with his struggles while also acknowledging that no one is above the law, not a President and not a President’s son.”

While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country. This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation.…

— Jared Polis (@jaredpolis) December 2, 2024

Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) wrote on X that he respects President Biden, but “he got this one wrong.”

“This wasn’t a politically-motivated prosecution,” Stanton said. “Hunter committed felonies, and was convicted by a jury of his peers.”

I respect President Biden, but I think he got this one wrong.

This wasn’t a politically-motivated prosecution. Hunter committed felonies, and was convicted by a jury of his peers. https://t.co/P31d4ILL1P

— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) December 2, 2024

Republican lawmakers also reacted to the pardon:

This aged like fine milk. https://t.co/ustn6rqpvG

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 2, 2024

You’ve been lied to every step of the way by this Administration and the corrupt Biden family. This is just the latest in their long coverup scheme. They never play by the same rules they force on everyone else. Disgraceful. https://t.co/GKcTvKfDaz

— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) December 2, 2024

President Biden stood firm on his decision, ending his statement on the pardon: “For my entire career I have followed a simple principle: just tell the American people the truth. They’ll be fair-minded. Here’s the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice – and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.”

Hunter Biden said in a statement to Fox News: “I have admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction — mistakes that have been exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport. Despite all of this, I have maintained my sobriety for more than five years because of my deep faith and the unwavering love and support of my family and friends.”

He continued: “In the throes of addiction, I squandered many opportunities and advantages. In recovery we can be given the opportunity to make amends where possible and rebuild our lives if we never take for granted the mercy that we have been afforded. I will never take the clemency I have been given today for granted and will devote the life I have rebuilt to helping those who are still sick and suffering.”

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