Member-only story
Why Is Biden’s Pardon Such a Big Deal?
This outrage is glaringly hypocritical when juxtaposed with Donald Trump’s unabashed promises to pardon convicted felons who supported his administration’s causes.
Why Is Biden’s Pardon Such a Big Deal?
In a political climate increasingly defined by partisan double standards, President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has sparked a media firestorm.
Critics, particularly on the right, have seized on the pardon as evidence of favoritism, corruption, and the supposed weaponization of the justice system. However, this outrage is glaringly hypocritical when juxtaposed with Donald Trump’s unabashed promises to pardon convicted felons who supported his administration’s causes. Let’s break down why Biden’s pardon is such a big deal—and why it shouldn’t be.
The Pardon: A Constitutional Power Under Scrutiny
The U.S. Constitution grants presidents the power to issue pardons, a tool historically used to correct judicial wrongs, promote reconciliation, or provide mercy.
In Hunter Biden’s case, the pardon was a response to charges largely stemming from personal struggles…
