Staff Reports
Biden’s pardoning spree is enough to make any right-leaning American shake their head in disbelief—and perhaps reach for a stiff drink. The President has decided to bestow blanket pardons on a rogue’s gallery of characters, including cabal members of crime, corruption, and chaos. Most notoriously, he granted immunity to his son for all crimes dating back to 2014, sparking outrage among citizens who hold the belief that the law should apply equally to all—even those with the last name Biden.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In his quest to turn the White House into a Hall of Shame, Biden has also decided to pardon individuals like former Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Conahan. Conahan was part of a kickback scheme that involved sending juvenile offenders to a private prison in exchange for a whopping $2 million. One can only imagine the number of family dinners now overshadowed by his actions. Families like that of Sandy Fonzo, whose son tragically took his own life after being sentenced by Conahan, are left reeling from this stunning act of political favoritism. While Biden grants clemency to those who have wreaked havoc on innocent lives, grieving families are left to wonder just what kind of justice system they actually live under.
Biden's pardons are generating widespread anger as communities harmed by the criminals who were favored by presidential clemency received notice the felons have been released. https://t.co/W7ZatXdxLF
— The Lion (@ReadTheLion) December 16, 2024
There’s not a shortage of scandals in the Biden pardon portfolio. Rita Crundwell, former comptroller of Dixon, Illinois, is another fine addition to this notorious lineup. She embezzled a jaw-dropping $50 million over two decades while draining her town dry and funneling the cash into her own horse breeding empire. Dixon’s Mayor, Glen Hughes, voiced the fury of his constituents, declaring that Biden’s pardon leaves the city feeling stunned and furious. It’s almost like giving a medal to the person who robbed Fort Knox, proving once more that for Biden, it’s not about justice, it’s about politics.
The trend continues with Timothy McGinn, a former stockbroker who decided taking life savings from hundreds of clients would be a sound investment strategy. After convincing trusting Americans to part with their hard-earned money, McGinn had the audacity to use those funds as if they belonged to him. It’s wonderful that Biden wants to forgive missteps—except in cases that involve law-abiding citizens desperately trying to make a living. This situation tells folks everything they need to know about the current administration’s stance on law and order: it’s all about who you know and not the actions you take.
As Biden’s pardons reveal a distinct pattern, ordinary Americans find themselves at a crossroads. Should they conclude that the new standard is to keep friends close but criminals closer? One thing seems assured; for the average hardworking citizen, it’s hard to keep a straight face when the President is handing out pardons like they’re Halloween candy. Americans facing real-life struggles watch in disbelief as the criminal elite skate away unscathed, while they themselves bear the weight of facing consequences every single day. It’s justice wrapped up in a nice politically-correct bow—but for whom?
