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Government Corruption

Biden will not pardon his son Hunter. You betcha.

2024-09-08

[POSTMILLENNIAL] President Joe The Big Guy Biden
Joe <q>The Big Guy</q> Biden

...46th president of the U.S. Gave an airbase and billions in military hardware to the Taliban and called it an extraordinary success...
will not pardon his son Hunter Biden, according to a statement made Thursday by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during her regular afternoon briefing.

A news hound first asked Jean-Pierre if Hunter Biden changing his plea had any influence on the ''calculus'' of Biden's decision. The press secretary responded, ''no comment'' to that query but said ''It's no, it's still no,'' when asked if Biden had any intention of pardoning his son.

''Can you comment on whether a commutation would be on or off the table?'' another news hound asked. ''That's also no,'' Jean-Pierre said, adding that she didn't ''have anything to say'' about whether Hunter's predicament had anything to do with his father's decision not to seek a second term as president.

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in a Los Angeles court on Thursday to nine tax evasion charges, three of which are felonies.

According to the Daily Mail, Judge Mark Scarsi informed Hunter that his sentence could be as high as 17 years in prison with over $1 million in fines when convicted on all counts.

In pleading guilty on Hunter Biden's behalf, his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said the reason underlying Biden's decision was a desire to save his family from more grief and lay the matter to rest.

"Your honor has basically indicated that there's a need to address the public interest," Lowell said. "But Mr. Biden also has to address the private interest. This has been a difficult time for him and his family. Enough is enough."

Biden's lawyers had wanted to enter an "Alford plea" where Hunter Biden would have pleaded guilty while maintaining his innocence. They agreed to drop that course of action after meeting with prosecutors.

Posted by:Fred

#12 There are plenty of other crimes to try Mr. Hunter Biden on. Though even without prison, it will be interesting to see what becomes of him without the prospect of access to power — it’s not like anyone is going to bother collecting his paintings now.

Posted by: trailing wife 2024-09-08 21:19

#11 I agree with #6 Ebbiter Omose6659; It will be Joe Biden who will do the Pardoning whether Trump or Harris when the election. He has nothing to lose, no skin in the game. The only question is when? Tactically it would be better to do it as soon as possible after the election to cover Harris or preempt Trump!

Posted by: Harry Platypus2574 2024-09-08 20:41

#10 A lifetime of lies, grifting, deal-making and selling the powers and influence of his office for personal gain, and suddenly a question of "integrity" and moral courage is asked by those in search of readers? A deal has been made, and widespread family pardons will occur, the details by whom and when are merely formalities. Risible naivete for the gullible and more "pretending" by the media fabulists who assert their journalismbono fides!

Posted by: NoMoreBS 2024-09-08 15:18

#9 Hunter would need a comprehensive pardon for broader illegality than tax evasion. There are other family members including Joe that will need coverage as well.

Posted by: Super Hose 2024-09-08 14:54

#8 Vegas taking bets?

Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-09-08 14:53

#7 the smartest person Joe knows

That says a lot.

Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-08 11:51

#6 Kamala won't do it if she remembers how that worked for Ford.

Posted by: Ebbiter Omose6659 2024-09-08 11:49

#5 Biden will leave as president right before the election to try and give Kamala the bump needed to beat Trump. In the deal she will pardon the entire Biden family of any and all crimes... Done...

Posted by: 49 Pan 2024-09-08 11:07

#4 They dragged their feet for years and then rushed to plea…. Just like his letter dropping out of the race someone else has already written the pardon announcement.

I am just unsure how the smartest person Joe knows could get in this mess?!?!

Posted by: Airandee 2024-09-08 08:01

#3 The pardon has likely already been signed. Joe signed a copy and Harris signed a copy (just in case).

Posted by: Besoeker 2024-09-08 05:46

#2 Hunter Biden seemingly cheerful following guilty plea in tax evasion case

Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-08 04:43

#1 “Could be as high as 17 years in prison, could be you just skate away, too soon to tell”

Posted by: Ululating Platypus 2024-09-08 03:04

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