Democrat Colorado Gov. Jared Polis: Biden’s Hunter Pardon ‘Put His Family Ahead of the Country’
BreitbartDEC 1 2024
Biden Pardons Son Hunter
Above: Joe Biden and Hunter during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Hunter Biden's prosecution was politically motivated and unfair, targeting him solely because of his relationship with the president. The charges were unusually harsh for cases involving tax payment delays and gun form violations, especially considering Hunter's documented struggle with addiction and subsequent recovery.
Republican narrative
The pardon represents an abuse of presidential power and breaks Biden's repeated promises to the American public. This action undermines the justice system's integrity and sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents to protect family members from legal consequences.