Pardons and Political Implications

This chapter investigates the recent pardon granted by Biden to his son, Hunter, highlighting the unusual nature and potential ramifications of presidential pardons. It discusses concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department and the implications of preemptive pardons in politically charged environments. The chapter further considers the impact of legal challenges faced by presidents and the Supreme Court's role in defining presidential immunity amid political tensions.

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