What Next | Daily News and Analysis Did Biden Break the Presidential Pardon?
Dec 3, 2024
Ankush Khardori, a senior writer at POLITICO and former federal prosecutor, dives into the controversial pardon of Hunter Biden by President Joe Biden. They discuss the implications of perceived favoritism and the contradiction to Biden's previous promises. The conversation also covers the intricate legal issues surrounding Hunter's charges and the potential biases in the justice system. Khardori further explores the political ramifications of this pardon, questioning Biden's legacy and the profound impacts of presidential pardons on governance.
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Presidential Pardon
- Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on gun and tax charges.
- This reversed his previous stance, surprising many.
Justification for the Pardon
- Joe Biden justified the pardon by claiming Hunter was unfairly targeted due to his family ties.
- Ankush Khardori agrees, believing neither case would exist if Hunter weren't the president's son.
Unusual Gun Charge
- Hunter Biden's gun charge stemmed from lying about drug use on a federal firearm form.
- Such charges are rare when drug use is the sole basis, making this case unusual.