He said that before the election. I don’t believe he ever thought Donald Trump would win and now that he has it’s best to protect his son from future persecution.
The change your precedent was set a long time ago. Supreme Court Justices are on record regarding their thoughts on Roe vs Wade during their confirmation hearings but yet…..here we are with an overturned Roe vs wade.
Just stop, Biden is totally right to do this, as we just elected a true criminal to be the leader of this country. And the repubs, only used hunter for politics.
Imo opinion, he has the right to change his mind considering the circumstances. Since trump had a history of pardoning felons for his own benefit, I'd say there is no comparison.
I understand why he has done it, and stop being naive and he is fixing a thing that maga have done it to destroy his candidancy.
And why critise biden or Democrats with that? Why be so super critical of your side? Is that why the left dosent win
Trump pardoned COUNTLESS criminals, plans on pardoning J6’ers, himself and you lose your sh*t over a pardon over a bullshit conviction that never would have happened if not for being unfairly targeted? Sorry, I can’t buy into your nonsense
oh for the love of God, stop already. Things change. Circumstances change. It should have never gotten this far to begin with. So with REAL demons coming, REAL misuse of power and REAL destruction of democracy in front of us please use your energy for the REAL issues on the table.
Let's suppose Biden didn't pardon Hunter and the Justice department and FBI are managed by trumpkins. Exactly. That's why he changed his mind. And, I'm here for it.
This. And Trump was going to look for more ways to punish Joe through his son. He tried playing by the rules and may have continued to if Kamala won. I have zero problem he changed his mind.
Yup. Saw Heather Cox Richardson pointing out that announcement of Patel taking over FBI and pardon are linked. Patel has frequency ranted about going after Biden and Hunter. Joe's taking that seriously.
I don’t think he was planning on it. But Hunter doesn’t deserve to be raked over the coals for the next four years to hurt Biden on behalf of Trump. He just doesn’t. I am 100% in support of this.
Very. This is why we lose, we try to play by the rules when the other side gives zero Fs and does what they want. This is the mentality that doomed Merrick Garland and the DOJ.
I think if Joe hasn’t seen the handwriting on the wall, then Jill and the rest of the family have. Hunter was on his way to Guantanamo. I just hope he starts using that presidential immunity to keep the rest of us safe.
The GOP spent months displaying his son's genitals in Congress. If it was my son and had the ability, I'd absolutely pardon him. The thing is, playing fair and being the moral superior to those scumbags, does not work. They just think you're weak.
Next month people might be burned alive in concentration camps so stop it and focus on things that matter. Next month 45 might crash the economy and we may never recover. Please. Educate yourself.
Oh really, who cares. We have got to stop being “nice”, and doing what’s “right” on stuff like this. Joe did the right thing, because Pam Bondi could have arranged to throw the book at him.
That’s my objection. He can pardon him, but the damned liar and his lying spokesperson repeatedly said he wouldn’t. President Biden has been a liar for years so it should come as no surprise.
I don’t doubt his plan to not pardon. I believe on reflection he changed his mind. I support his decision to pardon his son. Any one in his position most likely would have done the same. Look up Lester Hunt’s story with his son.
IMO we need to throw the gloves off and put everything in place that we can to batten down the hatches before January 20th. Hopefully actions like this continue.
We have an incoming king with immunity granted to him by his SCOTUS who has vowed to politicize the DOJ against his perceived political enemies. This is not normal, it is not okay and while I’m normally 100% against abusing one’s power in this way, it couldn’t be more appropriate.
Who cares
He’s always tried to do the norm and rise above
And the other side plays by different rules
None of the hunter charges would have happened to anyone else
Stop the outrage
None of the Trump charges would have ever been brought. Joe should not have lied but he did. Hunter was guilty and he got caught. Just be glad that we will all be unburdened what what has been the last four years starting on January 20, 2025. Be happy we are getting a real leader soon. 👍🤷🏿♂️🇺🇸
So do I! It’s the highly educated that have caused many of the issues we face today. People redefining basic facts and avoiding realities are mostly ivory tower idiots.
OMG the dude whose done more for working class and foreign relations in over decade and you all just can't support him. Republicans and conservatives win because they are loyal, even when it is undeserved. We can't be loyal when it is deserved.
I'm glad he pardoned Hunter- the repubs went after Hunter relentlessly for crimes most ppl wouldn't even get prosecuted for. trump pardoned actual criminals. Leave Biden alone- he has been a great prez and deserves this little reward-it's his last remaining son for god's sake.
Who cares. I mean, really? Who cares? If he’d said he was going to do it they’d have crucified him or Harris and he’s 100% right: Hunter was only targeted to hurt Joe. Do we need to be so performatively, weaselly, self-righteous about this? I just hope they protect him from all future charges too!
Or, he was not planning to pardon him but then after losing the election and seeing the shit show that the DOJ may become, realized his son was not safe from irrational vengeance. So he did not lie, he changed his mind based upon the changed circumstances. Reasonable and logical.
Stop it. We’re not in normal times. Democrats don’t have the luxury to be polite little chipmunks anymore. We’re fighting fascists. This isn’t the time to worry about etiquette.
I’m glad he did because you know this new admin is out to get him for no other reason than he is President Biden’s son! Trump pardoned Kushner’s felon father and then made him an ambassador. Glad the President changed his mind and protected Hunter. Way to go, Joe!
I don’t think l he planned to do it. But with the orange overlord threatening revenge DOJ he had to. I’m sure it was a difficult decision for him given his position and morality. I hope he puts up more roadblocks to thwart the things he knows trump will try to do that are immoral.
People are allowed to change their minds. To be intractable is to be unteachable. How sad you are as a person to say that no one can ever change their minds. #Ridiculous
I get what you're saying and I think in a normal world he would have let things play out, but surely you understand what would have happened had Biden said he might pardon Hunter. And clearly Republicans were going after Hunter to hurt Joe and the Democrats. I don't think Biden did it lightly.
The REALLY bad guys are taking over Judd, and will go after EVERYONE they can with their revenge regime or have you not been paying attention? Now Joe needs to blanket pardon himself, his Admin, the Obama’s, the Clinton’s, Dr. Fauci, and ANYONE else he thinks might be at risk! #TimeToFightBack
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Thank you! Enough already. We are our own worst enemies! Pick your battles! Hunter Biden would never have been put through years of ridiculous hearings and disgusting public scrutiny if it weren’t for trump and his fucking vendettas. Both Hunter and Joe deserve to be free of all that nonsense.
This isn’t a backtrack. It’s a middle finger to one person and the corrupt assholes he’s gathering around him. And I am more than fine with him doing it.
President Biden wasn’t “planning” on pardoning Hunter but in light of the obvious plan to takeover the DOJ by the incoming administration he changed his mind
If only Biden had known how to predict the future...
I mean, I am not happy about nepo-pardons; they look bad even if I can see the justification in this case. But this isn't as egregious as Clinton's pardon of his crappy brother, and that seems to be totally forgotten by now.
May I remind you this was before the convicted felon was elected to be the president of retribution. People are allowed to change their minds as the rules change. Aka SCOTUS
Maybe he thought Harris would be elected and he wouldn’t need to pardon him to keep him safe. Do you think Hunter would not end up like Epstein with the incoming “goon squad?” Would you allow your son to face almost certain retribution? I’m relieved.
And, Dems shouldn't give a damn what Republicans whine & gripe about anymore. They don't act in good faith & just make up & spread lies, so they don't even deserve a response or attention.
He did not have his AG investigate beyond the email-scandal. None of which met any standard of criminal conduct.
But we all saw what could have been done with the Biden impeachment hearings and the follow-on investigations. Congressional Dems didn’t do enough to stop their colleagues. Why? 🤷🏻♂️
I strongly suspect he changed his mind when trump won and he has seen the lunatics being nominated to the doj and fbi. It is absolutely certain that they would continue to harass hunter biden
For some reason, Dems are supposed to be pure of heart… lol no. We need to start flipping tables and level things. I’m ready for pitchforks and burning things down
Biden couldn’t predict that yam tits was going to be back in the White House with Congress, the Senate, and SCOTUS on his side to come after him, Hunter, and the rest of his family.
How about the fact that Trump’s DOJ had already cut a deal with Hunter before his dad won re-election and GOP House members bitched and moaned that it was crooked deal. Funny how the investigation into the “Biden crime family” magically disappeared when Joe Biden was no longer a candidate. 🤨
I don't think President Biden ever thought that Maga felon would ever win again. That's the only reason why he changed his mind. And frankly I don't give a damn and I don't blame him for pardoning his targeted son.
When you know better you’re supposed to do better. Pres Biden could see that things were shaping up to be horrible for Hunter in the next administration. He did the right thing to pardon him.
Let’s also not forget all the truly underhanded stuff Shitler has done & gotten away with.
The thing that you and too many others don't grasp yet is that the future rogue, aggrieved and malicious administration will be coming for you too, the "free press." Joe Biden knows what is coming down the pike.
Oh please. Trump lies about everything and has zero intention of following through on promises made unless vengeful and vindictive. This was necessary.
When Trump has made retribution Job One, it became more than appropriate to change his mind. Circumstances changed. No moral high ground was lost here.
Do we have room here to iterate the reversals, diversions, and lies Trump used to gain the White House?
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Who gives a 💩if he said he wouldn’t.
And why critise biden or Democrats with that? Why be so super critical of your side? Is that why the left dosent win
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1234712
EVER!
I am really glad he did.
He should pardon thousands of people, out-pardon Trump by far. And pardon Hunter.
Like the election of a fascist who is signaling he will go scorched earth on people who disagree with him and their families
Yeah, he should totally just chill and not take that into account and change his mind
The pardon is not at issue. It’s the lies.
“I will not pardon him,” the president said of his son in June after a jury found him guilty on three federal gun charges.
IMHO, he should do a hell of a lot more than this.
He’s always tried to do the norm and rise above
And the other side plays by different rules
None of the hunter charges would have happened to anyone else
Stop the outrage
It became neccessary when Trump won and is already showing that he's serious about retribution.
The Rs were never going to leave that family alone.
For the love of God, stop with endless criticisms.
And spare me the "If you can't criticize Dems" line.
ALL anyone ever does IS criticize Democrats.
Endlessly.
Over everything.
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Too cold for the puppy park today.
Stewie says hey! 💕👋💕
I also have the plumber here most of the day.
Goddang!
My valves & all the rest were horrible shape.
The faucets were a mess.
Pretty tiresome how endless it is.
I mean, I am not happy about nepo-pardons; they look bad even if I can see the justification in this case. But this isn't as egregious as Clinton's pardon of his crappy brother, and that seems to be totally forgotten by now.
Seriously, uckfay you.
Biden should have let his son be tortured by Trump for no reason other than Republican abuse of power.
None of the people Trump pardoned ever changed their criminal behavior. In fact he's giving them new high profile jobs.
Apples and oranges.
But we all saw what could have been done with the Biden impeachment hearings and the follow-on investigations. Congressional Dems didn’t do enough to stop their colleagues. Why? 🤷🏻♂️
Meanwhile, the Turd has, and will, pardon his criminal buddies and himself if he's able to. You know he will.
That good enough for you Judd?
People are allowed to change their minds.
2. But thanks for ruining yams for me in perpetuity.
The evidence was black & white, found on his laptop
The FBI had it for a year before the 2020 election lied and said it was Russian disinfo.
These corrupt crooks sent 200 billion $ to their owners in Ukraine.
Let’s also not forget all the truly underhanded stuff Shitler has done & gotten away with.
Thoughts and Prayers to James Comer at this difficult times.
Do we have room here to iterate the reversals, diversions, and lies Trump used to gain the White House?