Impact of Presidential Pardons

President Joe Biden's recent record-setting clemency actions, which included commuting nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoning 39 individuals, have sparked significant discussion around the nature and implications of presidential pardons. These actions are seen as a proactive measure to address concerns regarding the fairness of the justice system, particularly in the political landscape that has seen increasing calls for accountability. However, Biden has faced criticism for his timing and for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, raising questions about the integrity of such decisions. The ongoing conversation suggests that the use of pardons may have lasting effects on public trust in governmental institutions and their perceived impartiality.