Staff Reports
With President-elect Donald Trump preparing to reclaim the White House, many are left wondering what will become of Hunter Biden. It seems that while Joe Biden has previously sworn he wouldn’t pardon his son, the looming exit from the presidency may just change the dynamics. Wisely—or perhaps foolishly—Biden might find that without the weight of the presidency hanging over his head, he could decide to flip-flop and offer a presidential pardon to his son, whose reputation has been muddied by a string of legal troubles.
Bob Woodward, the ubiquitous pundit with a knack for uncovering juicy tidbits, posits that Biden is wrestling with his conscience over Hunter’s fate. Apparently, Biden’s buddies are privy to some heavier discussions in the White House and believe he’s feeling the emotional strain regarding his son’s predicament. Despite his public proclamations, the worry is that without any real political risks left, Joe could go back on his word. After all, who wouldn’t crack under the pressure of having a son embroiled in controversy while trying to exit the political stage gracefully?
A timely reminder that the Biden administration is on record confirming that Joe will not pardon Hunter or commute his sentence. pic.twitter.com/sMGCrpuUtm
— Marc Mongrain (@Lukathor) November 7, 2024
The Daily Mail has also suggested that the elder Biden might be feeling a little too much like a dad and not enough like a president lately. Reports indicate he’s fretting over Hunter’s potential relapse into substance abuse under the pressure of legal challenges. Given that Biden has repeatedly claimed he wouldn’t use his presidential powers to pardon his son, the real question remains: is he simply bluffing, using the tough dad persona to maintain some semblance of authority as he prepares to leave office?
In this game of political poker, Jeffrey Crouch, a professor who specializes in presidential pardons, points out that Biden holds quite a bit of power for the next two months. Thus, should the urge to pardon Hunter arise, Joe may just conveniently overlook those former statements about legal accountability. What’s a little favor between family members when you’re facing the end of your presidency with little to lose? Crouch even warns that while Biden might make a decision in the name of family, he ought to be prepared to face the backlash from voters concerned about the integrity of the office.
Amidst all this, Donald Trump is still looming in the background, offering a bit of drama with his own remarks about possibly pardoning Hunter. His statement was cryptic enough to leave folks wondering if it is an olive branch or just another peek into his chaotic playbook. After all, if legacy is the game, Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter could be as controversial as it gets. With just weeks to go, the political circus continues, and the final act is yet to be written. Will Hunter get the paternal blessing—or will he be left to navigate his legal woes alone? That’s the real cliffhanger in this ongoing political saga.
