The Fox News Rundown How Hunter's Pardon Helps His Dad
Dec 3, 2024
Jonathan Turley, a GWU Law Professor and Fox News Contributor, dives into the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden. He discusses its implications for both the Biden family and potential repercussions for President Trump's future pardons. The conversation shifts to the escalating Syrian conflict, highlighting rebel groups' efforts to overthrow Bashar al-Assad and the risks of regional instability. Turley emphasizes the ethical concerns surrounding executive power as well as the intertwining issues of U.S. foreign policy and local dynamics.
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Hunter Biden's Burisma Tie-in
- Senator Tom Cotton criticized the pardon's scope, covering 11 years of potential crimes.
- This period coincides with Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, raising questions.
Turley on Biden's Lies
- Jonathan Turley criticizes President Biden's pardon as appalling, benefiting his son and potentially himself.
- He highlights President Biden's repeated lies about his knowledge of Hunter's dealings.
Unconditional Pardon
- President Biden's pardon covers any crime Hunter may have committed, mirroring Ford's pardon of Nixon.
- Margaret Love, a former pardon attorney, notes the unusual language in the pardon document.
