President-elect Trump Slams President Biden’s Decision to Pardon Hunter Biden
In a surprising move, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, which drew criticism from President-elect Trump. Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform, to express his disapproval of Biden’s decision. He questioned why Biden did not extend pardons to the January 6 protesters, who he referred to as “J-6 Hostages.” Trump labeled the pardon of Hunter Biden as an “abuse and miscarriage of justice.”
Trump Transition Team Reacts to Hunter Biden’s Pardon
The Trump transition team also weighed in on the pardon of Hunter Biden. Steven Cheung, Trump’s incoming White House communications chief, issued a statement condemning the Democrats and accusing them of weaponizing the justice system. Cheung emphasized the need to fix the justice system and restore due process for all Americans, promising that President Trump would address these issues upon his return to the White House.
Biden Accuses Republicans of Unfair Treatment
Earlier on Sunday, President Biden accused Republicans of treating Hunter Biden unfairly and claimed that he was “selectively and unfairly prosecuted.” Biden defended his decision to pardon his son, stating that he had promised not to interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making. He also highlighted Hunter’s battle with substance abuse and asked Americans to understand the reasoning behind his decision.
Trump’s Prediction and Comments on Hunter Biden’s Legal Troubles
During his presidential campaign, Trump had predicted that if elected, Biden would pardon his son. While he acknowledged the seriousness of Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, Trump referred to him as a “bad boy.” He had also previously stated that he would not overtly intervene in Hunter Biden’s cases.
In conclusion, President-elect Trump expressed his disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Trump criticized the lack of pardons for the January 6 protesters and accused the Democrats of weaponizing the justice system. President Biden defended his decision, citing unfair treatment and his promise not to interfere with the Justice Department’s decisions.
