So, let’s set the scene: President Joe Biden just dropped a political bombshell, pardoning his son Hunter Biden despite repeatedly and emphatically saying he wouldn’t. This decision has heads spinning across the political spectrum and tongues wagging worldwide.
If you’ve been following the Hunter Biden saga—complete with federal gun charges, other legal troubles, and relentless scrutiny from Capitol Hill—it’s clear this story was already loaded with drama. But now? It’s gone nuclear.
The move came just weeks after President-elect Donald Trump predicted this exact scenario. Back in October, Trump confidently told Fox News, “I’ll bet you the father probably pardons him. Let’s see what happens.” And guess what? He nailed it. Say what you will about Trump, but on this one, he called the play like a seasoned quarterback reading the defense.
NEW: I asked Trump if he would be open to pardoning Hunter Biden?
“I wouldn’t do anything that would be overt in terms of Hunter, it’s a sad situation,” Trump said. “I’ll bet you the father probably pardons him, we’ll see what happens, but he’s a bad boy, no question about it.” pic.twitter.com/8VQwSRZGKz
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) October 25, 2024
Let’s rewind a bit. After Hunter was convicted earlier this year, Biden went on record with ABC News in June, saying, “I will not pardon him.” Simple. Direct. A promise, right?
Even his press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, echoed this sentiment, flat-out denying that a pardon was on the table as recently as last week. And yet, here we are. Sunday rolls around, and Biden issues a full pardon for his son, sending shockwaves through the establishment media and beyond.
Biden’s explanation? He accused “political opponents in Congress” of instigating the charges against Hunter to attack him and his presidency. In his statement, he doubled down, saying, “Enough is enough.” But let’s be real—those words are bound to add fuel to an already raging fire of partisan division.
And what about the timing? With Hunter’s sentencing just around the corner on December 12, critics are calling this a blatant move to shield his son from consequences before Trump’s new administration takes the reins.
f you think this is the last we’ll hear about this pardon, think again. Trump, Capitol Hill Republicans, and frankly a good chunk of the public aren’t going to let this one slide quietly.