After Hunter Pardon, Biden May Consider Others: What To Expect
President Joe Biden is not the first president to pardon a family member involved in legal or political controversy.
Bill Clinton played the family card when he pardoned his brother Roger for drug charges long after he had served his sentence. He also sparked controversy with the pardon of the late Marc Rich, a billionaire who was charged with tax evasion and illegal oil trading with Iran. Critics argue the decision was influenced by Rich’s ex-wife — a major Democratic donor.
Donald Trump wrapped up his presidency with a pardon for Charles Kushner, the dad of his son-in law, Jared Kushner. He also pardoned several individuals convicted in special counsel Robert Mueller‘s Russia investigation.
Biden, in June, told reporters that he would “abide by the jury decision” and “not pardon [Hunter].” He changed his mind after spending Thanksgiving in Nantucket with Hunter and other family members.
“I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and …