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Biden's Pardon of Hunter Sparks Trump Pardon Debate

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-06T21:55:44.588081+05:30

- President Joe Biden's blanket pardon of his son Hunter has ignited controversy, with critics accusing him of hypocrisy and self-protection. - Donald Trump and his supporters argue this sets a precedent for pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, claiming political persecution. - The debate highlights deep divisions and concerns over the use of presidential pardon powers in the U.S. Source: [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/trump-was-always-going-pardon-j6-insurrectionistshe-said-so-opinion-1996695), [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/after-hunter-pardon-nothing-stands-way-trump-jan-6-pardons-opinion-1995730)

President Joe Biden's blanket pardon of his son Hunter has ignited controversy, with critics accusing him of hypocrisy and self-protection.
Donald Trump and his supporters argue this sets a precedent for pardoning January 6th insurrectionists, claiming political persecution.
The debate highlights deep divisions and concerns over the use of presidential pardon powers in the U.S.

Source: Newsweek, Newsweek