Legal experts call President Biden's pardon of son Hunter 'unprecedented,' 'very unusual'
Legal experts said President Joe Biden's pardon of son Hunter was broad and unusual for not specifying the crimes he was being shielded from.
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter
The move is an about-face after the president previously vowed not to pardon his son, who was convicted on federal gun and tax charges.
Biden Issues a ‘Full and Unconditional Pardon’ of His Son Hunter Biden
The pardon comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues.
Hunter Biden Pardon Leads to Brutal Community Notes on X
President Joe Biden's post was among those given updated context by readers, after he previously said he would not pardon his son.
President Biden's pardon of son Hunter a political gift for Trump going forward
Legal and political analysts are characterizing President Biden's stunning "full and unconditional pardon" of his son Hunter as an early holiday gift for President-elect Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden Pardon Garners Bipartisan Condemnation
Most Democrats avoided commenting on the pardon, but Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), along with moderate Reps. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) and Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.), joined Polis in criticizing the president.
Hunter Biden Pardon's Wording Questioned by Former Federal Prosecutor
Katie Cherkasky said there was an "open legal question" about the wording of President Joe Biden's pardon of his son.
Biden’s broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
Biden aides and allies had been resigned to the prospect of the president using his extraordinary power in the waning days of his presidency to ensure his son wouldn’t see time behind bars, especially after Donald Trump’s win.
Hunter Biden receives most sweeping pardon since Nixon
Nearly all pardons target specific allegations or charges, making Hunter Biden’s unusual. The only other precedent was President Gerald Ford’s highly controversial move in which he pardoned “all offenses against the United States” that Nixon “has committed or may have committed” over the course of his presidency.
Trump links Hunter Biden's pardon to Jan. 6 rioters
President Joe Biden's argument that his son was prosecuted because of political pressure echoed Donald Trump's criticism of charges from Jan. 6 riot.
President Biden pardons Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentence
Despite pledging as recently as early November he would not go through with it, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on the night of Dec. 1. He said he “believe[s] raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.
Meghan McCain Knocks 'Nepo Baby' Hunter Biden After Surprise Pardon
Meghan McCain lashed out at Democrats on Monday morning following President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter ...
White House doubles down on Biden’s pardon flip-flop
The president’s spokesperson on Monday offered little explanation as to why the president changed his mind, but said he ...
Republicans hammer Biden's 'No one is above the law' claim following Hunter pardon: 'Aged like fine milk'
Republicans sound off on President Joe Biden's claim that "no one is above the law" in light of the president's decision to ...
Hunter Biden’s pardon exposes his father as a self-righteous hypocrite and fraud
President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son for any and all crimes that he might have committed over the last decade ...
Biden hopes Americans will understand son's pardon and more Auroras could be in store: Morning Rundown
Biden hopes Americans will understand son's pardon and more Auroras could be in store: Morning Rundown President Biden issues ...
Liberal MSNBC contributor speechless over Hunter Biden pardon: 'I have to process it ... I'm sorry'
Molly Jong Fast, a MSNBC contributor, was left speechless by the news that President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, ...