President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday night, a move that has left even members of his own party cringing.
The pardon, which covered any crime Hunter committed—or might have committed—over an astonishing 11-year period, has sparked outrage across the political spectrum. Yes, you read that right: 11 years. It’s as if Biden decided to toss the justice system out the window for a family discount on accountability.
Let’s be real here—this isn’t your garden-variety political scandal. This is a sitting president directly intervening to save his son from the consequences of his actions, consequences Hunter himself created. Even some Democrats couldn’t keep quiet about the blatant favoritism.
Never forget: while Hunter was selling access to “the big guy,” Joe Biden’s administration sent SWAT teams to the homes of prolifers; recruited spies in Catholic parishes; treated parents as domestic terrorists; and prosecuted Trump. The most lawless administration in history
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) December 2, 2024
Far-left Colorado Governor Jared Polis took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disapproval, lamenting the tarnished legacy this pardon is likely to leave behind. Polis, trying to thread the needle between empathy and criticism, remarked that while a father’s instinct to protect his child is understandable, no one is above the law. He’s right—except Biden seems to think the rules don’t apply to his family.
While as a father I certainly understand President @JoeBiden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he put his family ahead of the country. This is a bad precedent that could be abused by later Presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation.…
— Jared Polis (@jaredpolis) December 2, 2024
Meanwhile, Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton echoed the sentiment, making it clear that this wasn’t a politically motivated case. Hunter was convicted by a jury of his peers—remember that whole “rule of law” thing we’re supposed to stand by? But apparently, if your dad is the president, that principle takes a backseat to political expediency.
And who could resist Donald Trump’s response? Ever the counterpuncher, Trump asked whether Biden’s pardon for Hunter would extend to the so-called “J-6 hostages” who’ve been languishing in prison for years. The contrast couldn’t be more striking: ordinary Americans facing the full brunt of the justice system while Hunter Biden gets an 11-year get-out-of-jail-free card.
BREAKING: Donald Trump responds to Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter pic.twitter.com/ckIwVviEFW
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) December 2, 2024
The Biden administration’s attempt to spin this as a father’s love rather than a gross abuse of power is falling flat. Americans can see through the smokescreen. When the highest office in the land is used to shield a family member from justice, it undermines public trust in ways that no press release or talking points can repair.
JUST IN: Joe Walsh turns on Joe Biden after he pardoned Hunter, says he is “deflated” because he spent years saying Trump was the “threat.”
“This pardon is just deflating for those of us who’ve been out there for a few years yelling about what a threat Trump is.”
“Nobody’s… pic.twitter.com/4lHW6L6iIR
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 2, 2024
At the end of the day, the message is clear: there’s one set of rules for the Bidens and another for everyone else. This is exactly why so many Americans are demanding a justice system that is blind to political privilege. If this isn’t a wake-up call for reform, what is?
