On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

On pardons, Biden weighs whether to flex presidential powers in broad new ways

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden faces a stark choice as he contemplates broad preemptive pardons to protect aides and allies from potential retribution by Donald Trump: Does he hew to the institutional norms he’s spent decades defending or flex the powers of the presidency in untested ways? Clyburn said he told Biden’s team, only half jokingly, that because the Supreme Court has already said that the president has certain immunities, “let’s give that same immunity to Jack Smith for carrying out his duties and to, Doctor Fauci, Liz Cheney, they were carrying out their duties.” Among those mentioned publicly for possible presidential pardons, there are different sentiments on whether pardons would even be wanted. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supported the president’s move to pardon his son, but has been silent on the speculation that Biden is considering additional pardons for her or others. I think that’s why this whole issue has erupted.” Raksin added that with Trump promising to pardon hundreds of people who assaulted police officers on Jan. 6th, “I can hardly fault President Biden for exploring the use of the pardon to protect people from a fraudulent and unjust prosecution.” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he’s had no conversations with the White House regarding any preemptive pardons for current or former members of Congress.

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'Witness protection program': Ex-conservative urges rush to stifle Trump's revenge vow
1 week ago

'Witness protection program': Ex-conservative urges rush to stifle Trump's revenge vow

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden should use his pardon power to proactively shield people President-elect Donald Trump and his FBI nominee Kash Patel have singled out for retribution — and ignore the "myths" people are promulgating to argue he should refrain from doing so, former conservative turned-anti GOP pundit Jennifer Rubin wrote for The Washington Post on Monday. For one thing, Rubin …

Biden to act on land protections, clemency, and AI in final weeks of Presidency
1 week ago

Biden to act on land protections, clemency, and AI in final weeks of Presidency

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden intends to implement land protections, clemency, and artificial intelligence in the closing weeks of his administration in an effort to solidify his legacy before to Donald Trump's inauguration. President Joe Biden outlines his plans to implement land protections, clemency, and artificial intelligence in the closing weeks of his administration in an effort to solidify his legacy before …

Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar Both Vexed By Hunter Biden Pardon
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar Both Vexed By Hunter Biden Pardon

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son isn’t sitting well with two top Democratic allies. Amy Klobuchar and Bernie Sanders both wondered if the president was ignoring America’s best interest when he issued an eleventh-hour pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, earlier this month. During a Sunday appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sanders worried that …

Joe Biden’s son ducks questions on controversial pardon from his dad. Here’s what happened
1 week, 3 days ago

Joe Biden’s son ducks questions on controversial pardon from his dad. Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

Hunter Biden was spotted on Thursday picking up dinner at Blue Ribbon Sushi in Malibu, just 11 days after his father, US President Joe Biden, issued a sweeping pardon covering a wide range of gun, tax, and other potential offenses. Joe Biden signs pardon for son Hunter amid gun and tax violation charges President Joe Biden signed a pardon for …

Biden’s ex-adviser publicly slams ‘timing, argument and rationale’ of Hunter’s pardon
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1 week, 4 days ago

Biden’s ex-adviser publicly slams ‘timing, argument and rationale’ of Hunter’s pardon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden’s former senior adviser has publicly slammed the …

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history
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1 week, 4 days ago

Biden commutes 1,500 sentences and issues 39 pardons in biggest single-day act of clemency in history

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden has issued the single largest act of clemency …

Letters to the Editor: Adam Schiff’s admirable stance against preemptive pardons
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1 week, 4 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Adam Schiff’s admirable stance against preemptive pardons

LA Times  

To the editor: As a lifelong Republican, I may disagree with Adam Schiff on social and economic issues. His fealty to the Constitution and rule of law is newly demonstrated by his opposition to a preemptive pardon by President Biden because it would set a detrimental precedent. To the editor: Creating a precedent for a preemptive pardon is absolutely justified …

Biden commutes 1,500 terms, grants 39 pardons in largest single-day clemency
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden commutes 1,500 terms, grants 39 pardons in largest single-day clemency

India Today  

US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granted 39 pardons, making it the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history, the White House announced on Thursday morning. My Administration will continue reviewing clemency petitions to advance equal justice under the law, promote public safety, support rehabilitation and reentry, and provide meaningful second chances," …

What's next in Biden pardons
1 week, 4 days ago

What's next in Biden pardons

NPR  

What's next in Biden pardons JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Biden made history today. These actions follow pardoning his own son, Hunter Biden, and the president says he will have more announcement on commutations and pardons before his administration ends. But despite that, you know, big number and that big jump, there are some folks who consider this move pretty low-hanging …

Biden grants clemency for nearly 1,500 people, the biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden grants clemency for nearly 1,500 people, the biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of some 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes – marking a broad use of the presidential clemency power just weeks from the end of Biden’s administration. “As President, I have the great privilege of extending mercy to people who have demonstrated remorse and …

Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds
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1 week, 5 days ago

Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter after earlier promising he would do no such thing, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it was a decision that Biden struggled with but came to shortly …

Biden pardon Trump? Are you kidding me?
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1 week, 5 days ago

Biden pardon Trump? Are you kidding me?

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “Yes I do think so, and I think he should pardon all of those people that have been accused and who have been targeted so we can clean the slate.” —Jim Clyburn, when asked if …

Former senior White House aide criticizes Hunter Biden pardon
1 week, 5 days ago

Former senior White House aide criticizes Hunter Biden pardon

Politico  

“The argument is one that I think many observers are concerned about. A president who ran to restore the rule of law, who has upheld the rule of law, who has really defended the rule of law kind of saying, ‘Well, maybe not right now,’” Dunn said. She has long been one of Biden’s closest advisers and was the first …

Unpardonable double standards
2 weeks ago

Unpardonable double standards

Salon  

Mainstream media spent last week in a self-righteous frenzy over Joe Biden’s pardon of his son. When Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted federal police and wanted to hang Mike Pence, the upset over Hunter’s pardon for lying on a form will look ridiculous. Media malfeasance on parade Since the pardon was announced, Fox News has churned non-stop false …

Lara Trump worried about Biden setting 'bad precedent' with preemptive pardons
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lara Trump worried about Biden setting 'bad precedent' with preemptive pardons

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said over the weekend she was concerned President Joe Biden would set a "bad precedent" by issuing preemptive pardons to people who might be unfairly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Appearing Sunday on Fox News, Lara Trump responded to reports that the Biden administration was considering pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and …

Fox News' media malfeasance on parade
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fox News' media malfeasance on parade

Raw Story  

Mainstream media spent last week in a self-righteous frenzy over Joe Biden’s pardon of his son. Media malfeasance on parade Since the pardon was announced, Fox News has churned non-stop false narratives equating the “Biden crime family” with Trump’s long litany of felonies. Fox News ran over 80 features covering the Biden pardo n over the past week alone, yet …

Letters to the Editor: Was Biden really lying when he said he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Letters to the Editor: Was Biden really lying when he said he wouldn’t pardon his son Hunter?

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a ceremony lighting the National Christmas Tree near the White House on Dec. 5. To the editor: I applaud columnist Jackie Calmes for pointing out that President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter was meant to shield him from the threat of malicious prosecution by the incoming Trump administration. To the editor: Hunter Biden was convicted …

Circumstances have changed: White House on why Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Circumstances have changed: White House on why Joe Biden pardoned son Hunter

India Today  

US President Joe Biden changed his mind about pardoning his son Hunter because "circumstances have changed," the White House said on Friday. Biden's pardon of his son on Monday came after he had repeatedly promised he would allow the US justice system to play out, and a day after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI. They …

Joe Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Donald Trump plots revenge: Reports
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Joe Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Donald Trump plots revenge: Reports

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for several prominent names facing possible retribution from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, US media has reported. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not confirm the reports, but said President Biden was "reviewing other pardons and commutations." Patel, who held a senior position in the Pentagon during the …

Will Biden issue blanket pardons for Trump targets? White House refuses to rule it out
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Biden issue blanket pardons for Trump targets? White House refuses to rule it out

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The question of whether Biden might grant unprecedented preemptive pardons to a range of …

The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trump’s Enemies List
54 years, 11 months ago

The Case Against Joe Biden Pardoning Everyone on Trump’s Enemies List

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It is reported that President Joe Biden is considering issuing a significant number of what might be called preemptive pardons to current government officials and others who may be targets of the incoming administration’s promised campaign of “retribution” against …

Biden has handed Trump a get-out-jail-free card – he will be delighted
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden has handed Trump a get-out-jail-free card – he will be delighted

The Independent  

American politicians like to talk about why their country is different from all others, with the clear implication that it is better. Well, Trump’s friends have made no secret of their desire to get to the bottom of why he was made a director of a Ukrainian energy company when as far as anyone knows, Hunter Biden knew nothing about …

Biden considers preemptive pardons for officials, allies before Trump takes office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden considers preemptive pardons for officials, allies before Trump takes office

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump's administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president's extraordinary constitutional power. It follows Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter not just for his convictions …

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move that would be a novel and risky use of the president’s extraordinary constitutional power. It follows Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter — not just for …

White House Discussing Preemptive Pardons Of Trump's Enemies: Reports
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

White House Discussing Preemptive Pardons Of Trump's Enemies: Reports

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING People in President Joe Biden’s orbit are weighing the possibility of him issuing preemptive pardons to people who may be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports Thursday. Politico, CNN and USA Today all reported that senior White House aides are having serious discussions about pursuing pardons for some of Trump’s political enemies out …

'It’s appropriate': Dem senator backs Biden pardon — for Trump
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'It’s appropriate': Dem senator backs Biden pardon — for Trump

Raw Story  

Sen. John Fetterman told reporters on Thursday that he supports President Joe Biden's controversial pardon of his son Hunter on federal tax and gun charges — and that he'd similarly like to see a pardon issued for President-elect Donald Trump, NBC News reported. Fetterman said the cases against Hunter, who has been a subject of Republican investigation for years as …

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden is considering whether to issue blanket pardons for current and former public officials who risk being targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. In a news briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged that Biden was indeed considering further pardons, though she would not specify whether they were the rumoured blanket pardons. …

Column: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Column: The backlash on the backlash against the Hunter Biden pardon

LA Times  

Days later I’m still seething that President Biden gave a “full and unconditional” pardon to his troublesome surviving son. With the pardon of Hunter Biden, who’d pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was separately convicted of lying about his drug addiction on a gun application, Joe Biden put his family ahead of his fealty to the animating pledge of his …

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

LA Times  

President Biden’s team fears Trump and his allies, who have boasted of enemies lists and exacting “retribution,” could launch unjust investigations that could damage their targets even if they don’t result in prosecution. President Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, …

Furious Dems threaten to withhold donations to Biden’s presidential library after Hunter’s pardon
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Furious Dems threaten to withhold donations to Biden’s presidential library after Hunter’s pardon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some senior Democrats are reportedly so disappointed with President Joe …

Lara Trump swears 'no intention on retribution' in effort to ward off preemptive pardons
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lara Trump swears 'no intention on retribution' in effort to ward off preemptive pardons

Raw Story  

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump insisted that her father-in-law had "no intention on retribution or revenge" after a report said President Joe Biden was considering preemptive pardons for people who might be unfairly prosecuted. During a Thursday interview on Fox News, host Bill Hemmer told Lara Trump that "some are fearing retribution on behalf of your father-in-law when he …

'Completely shocking': Political analyst stunned by Trump plan to wage war on critics
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Completely shocking': Political analyst stunned by Trump plan to wage war on critics

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," longtime political analyst Jonathan Martin admitted he was astounded that critics of Donald Trump are actually being put in the position of feeling like they may need a pardon from President Joe Biden to protect themselves from his wrath after he assumes office. During a discussion about Biden giving a pardon to his …

Biden administration mulling preemptive pardons for Trump enemies Liz Cheney and Dr Fauci
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden administration mulling preemptive pardons for Trump enemies Liz Cheney and Dr Fauci

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is said to be considering issuing preemptive …

Biden administration weighing preemptive pardons for those on Trump’s political radar: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden administration weighing preemptive pardons for those on Trump’s political radar: Report

Firstpost  

Senior aides to President Joe Biden are engaged in an intense internal debate over whether to issue preemptive pardons to a group of current and former public officials who could be targeted if President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to a report Senior aides to President Joe Biden are engaged in an intense internal debate over whether …

After son Hunter, US President Joe Biden plans preemptive pardon for Trump critics: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

After son Hunter, US President Joe Biden plans preemptive pardon for Trump critics: Report

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing US president Joe Biden's senior aides are allegedly conducting internal discussions on whether pre-emptive pardons should be issued for current and former public officials who are on president-elect Donald Trump's radar, reported Politico. The Biden administration is considering pre-emptive pardons for those on Donald Trump's radar Senior Democrats who have been privy to the talks said that a sense …

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies

CNN  

CNN — Senior Biden White House aides, administration officials and prominent defense attorneys in Washington, DC, are discussing potential preemptive pardons or legal aid for people who might be targeted for prosecution by President-elect Donald Trump after he retakes power, multiple sources told CNN. Additionally, several prominent white-collar lawyers across Washington have fielded calls in recent weeks from government officials, …

Clemency groups use Hunter pardon to pressure Biden
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Clemency groups use Hunter pardon to pressure Biden

Politico  

“This is a matter of doing the right thing, as well as it’s a matter of legacy. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters this week that “you could expect more” pardons and clemency action as the president finishes out his term — and that he takes the responsibility of ensuring fairness in the criminal justice system “very seriously.” …

Biden weighs preemptive pardons for those on Trump's enemies list
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden weighs preemptive pardons for those on Trump's enemies list

Salon  

President Joe Biden's senior aides are considering the merits of issuing preemptive pardons for a range of current and former officials who President-elect Donald Trump may target, sources familiar with the discussions told Politico. White House officials are concerned that such pardons could suggest impropriety, only fueling Trump’s rhetoric against the so-called "deep state," and because those offered preemptive pardons …

Yes, Joe should pardon them all — Trump included
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Yes, Joe should pardon them all — Trump included

Salon  

The storm is rising. They look at Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter for his convicted crime, for others he may have committed, and perhaps also for those not committed or at least not charged, as a war against them — confirmation that Biden thinks he is above the law and Trump is a victim of a weaponized justice system …

Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden aides mulling preemptive pardons for Dr. Fauci, Liz Cheney and host of Trump critics in his line of fire

Daily Mail  

Aides of President Joe Biden are debating whether the outgoing Democratic president should issue preemptive pardons for figures President-elect Donald Trump has named as his political enemies. Politico reported Wednesday that among those being discussed for blanket pardons are former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Aides of President Joe Biden are discussing whether he …

Key Trump insiders pushing president-elect to pardon ex-NSA contractor Snowden: report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Key Trump insiders pushing president-elect to pardon ex-NSA contractor Snowden: report

Raw Story  

At the same time that Donald Trump is ramping up talk about about pardoning the Jan. 6 insurrectionists after he assumes power in late January, some of his closest advisers are pushing him to also issue a pardon to former NSA contractor Edward Snowden who has been avoiding U.S. authorities by living in Russia since 2013. According to a report …

'A press release is not a pardon': Hunter Biden judge slams president's decision
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'A press release is not a pardon': Hunter Biden judge slams president's decision

Raw Story  

The federal judge who presided over Hunter Biden’s federal tax case in Los Angeles became the latest voice to come out against President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon for his son in a stinging rebuke made public Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi in a brief order blamed Hunter Biden’s lawyers for failing to file a copy of the presidential …

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should ‘clear the slate’ and pardon Trump
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems consider whether Biden should ‘clear the slate’ and pardon Trump

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden’s 180-degree flip on Sunday from his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden prompted fierce backlash from politicians and pundits, calling the move a “ tremendous strategic blunder that will haunt Democrats,” “ the worst thing a president could possibly do to his party ” and “ the biggest public corruption scandal ever.” While some legal …

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US President Biden’s growing worries spurred son’s pardon without delay

Live Mint  

Several of President Biden’s close confidants for months said privately that they expected him to pardon his son Hunter, even as he publicly insisted he wouldn’t. While a pardon always was a possibility as Hunter faced yearslong scrutiny from U.S. attorney—and later special counsel—David Weiss, his defense lawyers said they didn’t have it in mind as they navigated the probe …

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Unfairly prosecuted': Trump quotes Biden's pardon arguments in bid to quash hush money case

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s legal team has sought for dismissal of his Manhattan criminal hush-money case arguing President Joe Biden used similar reasoning to pardon his son, Hunter Biden Donald Trump's legal team is now arguing that the hush money case should be thrown out given his win in the US presidential election. Lawyers of Donald Trump have invoked Joe Biden’s decision …

Gavin Newsom tears into Biden for pardoning son Hunter: 'I took the president at his word'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gavin Newsom tears into Biden for pardoning son Hunter: 'I took the president at his word'

Daily Mail  

Gavin Newsom says he's 'disappointed' in Joe Biden after the president announced a shock lame duck pardon for his son Hunter. Newsom set his sights on nationwide recognition this year by appearing on TV clashing over social issues with Republicans like Ron DeSantis - and front and center at the presidential debate in June, where he adamantly defended Biden's catastrophic …

Bill Clinton backs president’s pardon of Hunter Biden
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bill Clinton backs president’s pardon of Hunter Biden

Politico  

Many presidents — including Clinton and President-elect Donald Trump — have used their executive power to pardon convictions or commute sentences handed down to close friends and family members. Hunter’s pardon unleashed a torrent of criticism claiming the president provided political cover for Trump to issue wide-ranging pardons to his own allies in order to spare them from prosecution. When …

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs

Politico  

The deliberations touch on pardoning those currently in office, elected and appointed, as well as former officials who’ve angered Trump and his loyalists. Trump has previously said Cheney “should go to Jail along with the rest of the Unselect Committee!” Also mentioned by Biden’s aides for a pardon is Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy …

"One last chance": Biden's pardon of Hunter can't be his final act of clemency, Democrats say
2 weeks, 5 days ago

"One last chance": Biden's pardon of Hunter can't be his final act of clemency, Democrats say

Salon  

Justifying the decision to pardon his own son, President Joe Biden pointed to Republicans bringing “political pressure” on the criminal justice system, which he claimed had scuttled a plea deal and was why Hunter’s tax-and-gun issues risked landing him in prison for up to 25 years. “It is true that President Biden had said he wouldn’t pardon his son,” MSNBC’s …

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