Summary

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prompting strong backlash from Republicans.

GOP lawmakers criticized the move as an abuse of power and an attempt to avoid accountability, with figures like Rep. James Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley calling it hypocritical and corrupt.

Biden defended the pardon, citing “selective prosecution” and claiming Hunter was unfairly targeted due to their family connection.

Hunter faced convictions for federal gun and tax charges.

  • Wogi@lemmy.world
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    23 days ago

    I mean there’s something to be said for handing them some ammo.

    Dominate a news cycle with some bullshit and do something shady under the table.

    • sunbytes@lemmy.world
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      23 days ago

      Jon Stewart outlined it pretty well.

      The Dems put this artificial moral framework around themselves that limits how well they can compete with the Right, because it’s important

      But as soon as they need something for themselves or their family they just break it.

      They never break it for the people who need it most.