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Biden’s pardon: A gift to adversaries and a fresh blow to US credibility
By shielding his son from justice, President Biden has raised uncomfortable questions about America’s standing as a global advocate for the rule of law.
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US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter for gun and tax evasion convictions, which raised questions about America’s standing in the world.
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A father with the power to keep his son out of jail – who wouldn’t use it?
So it’s no shock that United States President Joe Biden did just that. On Dec 2, he pardoned his son