Special Counsel Report on Hunter Biden Denounces President’s Criticism of Case
New York TimesJAN 22
Special Counsel Criticizes Joe Biden Over Son's Pardon
Above: US Pres. Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden on Nov. 29, 2024. Image copyright: Mandel Ngan/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The investigation of Hunter Biden was thorough and impartial, free from political interference, and the charges were brought solely based on evidence of criminal conduct. Hunter Biden consciously broke federal laws and would've been held accountable were it not for his father's abuse of the pardon power.
Democratic narrative
This investigation represents a cautionary tale of prosecutorial abuse, with Hunter Biden being unfairly targeted due to his last name. The prosecution ignored his struggles with addiction and pursued charges that would not typically be brought against others in similar circumstances.