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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, Hunter, for gun and tax evasion convictions. He was fully aware of the political firestorm it would ignite – and went ahead anyway.
