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President Joe Biden’s Final Days in office

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Jan 10, 2025
Alex Shephard, Senior Editor at The New Republic and a keen observer of Joe Biden’s presidency, dives into the crucial final moments of Biden's time in office. They discuss Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter, and the largest grant of clemency in modern history. The conversation also highlights urgent policy proposals on abortion rights, immigration, and the environment. Shephard explores the challenges Biden faces in solidifying his legacy, both domestically and globally, as he navigates a politically charged landscape.
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Importance of Final Days

  • A president's final days reveal priorities not evident in speeches or proposals.
  • These final acts solidify their legacy and influence their party's future direction.
ANECDOTE

Death Penalty Commutations

  • Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates.
  • He opposes the death penalty but didn't commute sentences for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, Charleston church shooter, or Boston Marathon bomber.
INSIGHT

Clemency Grants

  • Biden's clemency grant to 1500 non-violent offenders is historically significant.
  • This act reflects his stance on criminal justice reform despite GOP attacks on such policies.
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