Biden grants pardon to son Hunter in a controversial decision before leaving office

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, his son Hunter Biden has been granted a presidential pardon, a decision that has sparked a lot of debate. 

On January 20, former President Donald Trump will take over the White House, marking the end of Biden’s term.

In a move that has raised eyebrows, Biden used his presidential powers to pardon his son, Hunter, who had been convicted on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and tax evasion. 

With this pardon, Hunter will not have to serve any time in prison, and his convictions have been wiped away.

Hunter Biden had been found guilty in court of these serious charges. In the U.S., the president has the authority to grant pardons, which means he can forgive someone convicted of a crime. Biden decided to use that power to forgive his son.

The president defended his decision, saying that the charges against Hunter were politically motivated. In a statement, Biden said, "The charges against my son and the punishment he faced were unfair. 

He was treated harshly simply because he is my son. The accusations against him were politically driven."

Donald Trump, responding to the decision, criticized Biden’s actions, calling it an "abuse and distortion of the justice system."

Hunter Biden, in a recent interview, expressed regret for his past mistakes. 

He admitted, "Those were dark days, marked by addiction. I made some terrible choices during that time, and I’m still ashamed of them. I know my actions caused embarrassment to my family and affected their political careers."

Hunter also said that he would always remember his father’s pardon, and that he plans to dedicate his life to helping those who are sick and suffering. He sees this as a way to make up for his past.

When Joe Biden became president in 2020, Hunter publicly acknowledged the legal troubles he was facing. Biden explained that some members of Congress had tried to end his political career and that Hunter had been caught up in their plot. 

He said that as both a father and president, he had no choice but to intervene.

Despite previously promising not to use his presidential powers for the benefit of his family, Biden ultimately decided to issue the pardon. 

This has led to strong criticism from Republicans, who argue that the decision was unfair.