UNBIASED Politics December 2, 2024: President Biden Pardons Hunter; Here's What You Need to Know. Trump Nominates Kash Patel for FBI Director, Former Detective Commits Suicide Ahead of Trial, and More.
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Dec 2, 2024 President Biden's controversial pardon of Hunter Biden takes center stage, igniting debates around legal authority. Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for FBI Director adds political intrigue. A tragic case emerges with a former detective's suicide ahead of a rape trial, prompting discussions on accountability. The Supreme Court's review of flavored e-cigarettes brings public health into focus. Quick updates on military aid to Ukraine and corporate changes round out the conversation, leaving listeners reflecting on the complexities of power and justice.
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Presidential Pardons Explained
- Presidential pardons offer various forms like full, partial, absolute, and conditional.
- They address past federal offenses, not state or future crimes.
Biden Pardons Hunter
- President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, for federal gun and tax charges.
- Biden claims Hunter was treated differently due to his family ties.
Pardon Precedents
- While unprecedented for a son, presidential pardons for close relatives aren't new.
- Pardons are irreversible and can cover a specific timeframe or crime set.