Late Sunday night, President Joe Biden made a dramatic and controversial decision, issuing a sweeping pardon for his son Hunter Biden covering the years 2014 through 2024. The move, which Biden defended as a response to politically motivated charges, has already ignited a firestorm of criticism and accusations of hypocrisy, given his longstanding promise not to interfere with Justice Department proceedings involving his family.
In a written statement, Biden asserted his unwavering commitment to transparency. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,” he wrote. Biden went on to frame his decision as a moral imperative, adding, “For my entire career I have followed a simple principle: just tell the American people the truth.”
A compilation of every time KJP was asked if Biden is going to pardon Hunter and every time she said no.pic.twitter.com/i4hEeVEpjN
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This declaration, however, clashes sharply with years of firm denials from both the President and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre regarding any potential pardon for Hunter Biden. Jean-Pierre frequently insisted that such an action was off the table, often dismissing questions about the matter with an air of finality.
Well here is KJP being questioned about Biden’s statement and the web of lies caught up with her.
REPORTER: “He’s saying his own Justice Department is broken.”
KJP: “He believes in the Justice Department.”
REPORTER: “He just said it’s infected with politics!”
KJP: ………..
REPORTER: “How many selective prosecutions are there at the DOJ?”
KJP: I can’t speak to that. pic.twitter.com/qz2gssqifB
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The apparent contradiction took center stage during a tense exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. When pressed about the administration’s prior statements, Jean-Pierre avoided direct answers, pivoting instead to reiterate the President’s justification. “One of the things that the president always believes is to be truthful to the American people,” she said. “The President lays out his thought process…he came to this decision this weekend.”
OMG!!!
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre ADMITS if Kamala Harris had won the Presidency, then Joe Biden wouldn’t have had to pardon his son Hunter:
Reporter: “Do you think this would’ve happened if Harris hadn’t lost the election?”
KJP: “Look, I’m not gonna get… pic.twitter.com/V0RNn1sZZm
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Critics argue the pardon raises serious questions about transparency, accountability, and whether political power is being wielded to protect the President’s family. Supporters of the President, meanwhile, have applauded the move as a stand against what they see as partisan overreach by federal prosecutors.
The fallout from this decision is likely just beginning. The pardon could reverberate across political, legal, and public opinion arenas, intensifying the already polarized climate in Washington. For now, Biden’s controversial choice underscores the challenges of balancing political loyalty with public trust, leaving many to wonder about the broader implications for the rule of law.
