Joe Biden and the precedent of preemptive pardons
Preemptive pardons are unusual, but legal, writes Amherst College political scientist. President Biden's pardon of Hunter was partly motivated by a justifiable fear of what Trump’s Justice Department might do to his son.
After Biden Pardons His Son, Prison Inmates Hope They’re Next
President Biden has pardoned people convicted of some marijuana offenses, but advocates for prisoners say he has been slow to grant other requests.
Biden pardons son Hunter: What is a presidential pardon? Who did Trump, others pardon?
No president's child has ever been charged or convicted of crimes before Hunter Biden, but other relatives of presidents have received clemency.
Biden pardons Biden: White House defends president's controversial move
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden has ignited a political firestorm, with critics accusing him of undermining the justice system. The White House defends the move as a response to selective prosecution.
President Pardons His Son, Hunter Biden
The “full and unconditional pardon” comes weeks before President Biden leaves office. The president’s spokeswoman had denied for months that he had any intention of granting clemency for his son.
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
The decision spares Hunter a possible prison sentence and reverses Biden's promises not to use the powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.
Biden pardons turkeys — not named Hunter — at unusually somber White House Thanksgiving event
Retiring President Biden granted a presidential reprieve Monday to poultry named Peach and Blossom at the traditional pre-Thanksgiving turkey pardon — as hard-partying two-time felon Hunter Bide n, who has been at the White House since last week, is still waiting to learn if his dad will give him clemency.
White House: Biden expected to issue more pardons before end of term
A day after U.S. President Joe Biden announced the pardon of his son Hunter, the White House said the president is expected to issue more pardons and clemencies before he leaves office next month. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Monday that Biden is “thinking through that process very thoroughly.”
Biden’s White House said “No” to pardoning his son Hunter for more than a year
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, for federal felony gun and tax convictions. For more than a year Biden's White House made public pledges not to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
Hunter Biden pardon 'unprecedented' and 'very unusual,' experts say
Legal experts said President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter was broad and unusual for not specifying the crimes he was being shielded from.
Is Hunter Biden’s pardon a good or bad thing for the rule of law?
President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is controversial. Some legal experts say it’s an invitation for President-elect Donald Trump to go after his political enemies while protecting his allies.
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White House expected to issue more pardons before end of term amid Hunter Biden backlash
Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, and ...
Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.
Bidens open final White House holiday season with turkey pardons, Christmas tree and ‘friendsgiving’
President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two ...
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his ...
Which other family members received presidential pardons?
( NewsNation) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son Hunter after previously saying he would not. Biden ...