Ah, Joe Biden, the self-styled “Uniter-in-Chief,” just made history again—though probably not in the way he hoped. In one fell swoop, Biden issued clemency to nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 others, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. But if you thought this was about justice or rehabilitation, think again. This stunt feels more like a desperate attempt to distract from the stench of his real headline act: pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
Let’s start with the clemency spree. According to the White House, the commutations went to those on home confinement during COVID-19 who had “successfully reintegrated” into their communities. Meanwhile, the pardons were for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes. Sounds noble, right? Until you realize Biden’s been conveniently quiet about how many of these cases had real bipartisan support or how many were selected for maximum political optics. Sure, second chances are important, but when it’s paired with this level of cynicism, it starts to smell more like a headline grab.
🚨BREAKING: According to sources, Joe Biden commuted roughly 1,500 sentences and granted 39 pardons in what is described as the largest single-day act of clemency in modern US history. pic.twitter.com/rjnDdJqa8d
— DK🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 (@1Nicdar) December 12, 2024
And headlines are something Biden desperately needs right now—just not the ones about Hunter. After months of promising he’d never intervene in his son’s legal troubles, Biden flipped the script on December 1, pardoning Hunter for federal tax evasion and felony gun charges. This wasn’t just a legal Hail Mary; it was a direct slap in the face to the justice system and the American people. A recent AP poll showed only 2 in 10 Americans approved of the pardon. That’s not just bipartisan disapproval—it’s a near-universal “What were you thinking?”
Let’s not forget what Hunter was convicted of: failing to pay his taxes and lying on a federal gun purchase form by claiming he wasn’t addicted to drugs. These aren’t “oopsie” crimes; these are serious offenses that would land the average American in federal prison without question. Yet somehow, Biden wants us to believe his son was a victim, “singled out” because of his last name. The irony, of course, is that Hunter’s last name is the only reason he escaped accountability.
Even the judge in Hunter’s case wasn’t buying Biden’s excuses, rebuking the president for using the pardon as a political shield and accusing prosecutors, investigators, and the judiciary of bias. That’s rich coming from the same administration that’s weaponized federal agencies against its opponents while crying “political hit job” the moment the tables turn.
And what about Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre? She danced around reporters’ questions like she was auditioning for Dancing with the Stars. When pressed on whether Biden lied to the public about his pledge not to interfere, she repeated, “The president believes in being truthful,” as though saying it enough times would make it true. Spoiler: it doesn’t.
Biden’s clemency spree and Hunter’s pardon are two sides of the same coin—a blatant attempt to rewrite the narrative while distracting from his administration’s failures. It’s not about justice, fairness, or rehabilitation; it’s about Biden trying to protect his legacy (and his family) as his presidency limps toward the exit.
NEW THIS MORNING: Pres. Biden grants record clemency, commutes 1,500 sentences, pardons 39
It’s the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. pic.twitter.com/tvs5axRBA4
— Steve McCarron KOMO (@SteveTVNews) December 12, 2024
The real question now is how Americans will respond. With trust in government already scraping the floor, Biden’s actions are only making things worse. And for a president who loves to preach about the rule of law and equality, this episode is a glaring reminder that, in Biden’s America, some people are more equal than others.
