In a move that could put even the most spirited family gatherings to shame, President Joe Biden has handed out a blanket pardon to his son, Hunter. This stunning show of nepotism not only defies earlier promises but has left both supporters and opponents raising their eyebrows in disbelief. With the media circus that follows the Biden family, one might think this was a plot twist straight out of a political drama, but unfortunately, it’s very real life—and it’s just as messy as it sounds.
Biden’s decision has attracted quite the chorus of criticism, and not just from the usual suspects on the right. Even some fellow Democrats have taken to social media, venting their outrage. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has chimed in, lamenting that the president has prioritized family over the country—a stunning observation, given that prioritizing family seems to be a frequent Biden family pastime. Polis ventures to call Biden’s pardon a “bad precedent,” suggesting that it opens the door for future presidents to play fast and loose with their pardoning powers. It seems even the blue team isn’t immune to experiencing a bout of buyer’s remorse when it comes to Uncle Joe’s antics.
NEW: Scott Jennings calls Biden’s legacy “a total disgrace” after pardoning his son Hunter Biden.
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Reports from sources close to the White House reveal an irked Biden as he grapples with the fallout from this familial favor. Apparently, the president is feeling the heat, left in a mood that might resemble that of an enraged cat confronted with a bath. His supposed frustration is a clear indication that he doesn’t quite appreciate the optics of choosing family over his political principles—or at least the principles he claims to stand by.
The liberal outcry didn’t stop with elected officials. NBC correspondent Chuck Todd took a moment out of his busy schedule to weigh in on the situation, casting the Bidens as deeply selfish figures. In a stunning display of introspection, Todd suggested that the family’s decision to run for president was a significant factor in the current political chaos, arguing that they put the future of the Democrat party and the nation at risk—all while engaging in a very different sort of family drama red flag.
Of course, no critique of Biden’s pardon would be complete without an appearance by Jeffrey Toobin, who leapt at the chance to label this as the “consummate act of nepotism.” Anyone familiar with Toobin’s past exploits might chuckle at the irony, but his accusations highlight a growing unease even among those in Biden’s camp. They argue that by pardoning his son for crimes committed over the past decade, he’s not just setting a dangerous precedent, but also tarnishing the very office he occupies. As for regular Americans, they’re simply left wondering if political royalty now comes with a family discount on accountability.