US President-elect Donald Trump has reacted to outgoing US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden after he was convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations, calling it a “miscarriage of justice”.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Does Joe’s pardon for Hunter include the J-6 hostages, who have now been in prison for years? This is a miscarriage of justice!”
J6 hostages are a reference to people who were imprisoned for their role in the riot on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021. Trump and his supporters have called the imprisoned people hostages and claimed they were freeing themselves peacefully and patriotically. Were working from.
It is anticipated that once Donald Trump takes office as President he will issue pardons for those who are in prison for their role in the Capitol Hill siege on January 6, 2021.
Joe Biden on Sunday signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations. Pardon ensures that Hunter Biden will not face punishment for these crimes and eliminates the possibility of prison time.
In a statement, President Biden addressed the allegations against his son, arguing that individuals in similar situations – such as those with tax payment issues due to addiction – typically receive non-criminal solutions.
He argued that Hunter’s case was treated differently, leading to felony charges despite the absence of aggravating factors. Biden also stressed his commitment to not interfere in Justice Department decision-making, despite his belief that his son was “selectively and unfairly prosecuted.”
“Today, I signed a letter of clemency for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with Justice Department decision-making, and I kept my word, even though I Are selectively and unfairly prosecuted. Without aggravating factors such as use in a crime, multiple purchases, or purchasing a weapon as a straw buyer, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges because they filled out a gun form. had given “Serious addicts are later repaid with interest and fines, but are usually given a non-criminal resolution,” the statement said. “It is clear that Hunter was treated differently.” “
Biden said the charges against his son were initiated after political opponents in Congress applied pressure to bring the case forward. He said a plea agreement, which was negotiated with the Justice Department, was not resolved in court because of political pressure.
“The charges in their cases came only after many of my political opponents in Congress incited them to attack me and oppose my election. Then, a carefully negotiated plea agreement agreed to by the Justice Department was reached in the courtroom. “Many of my political rivals in Congress are taking credit for bringing political pressure to bear on this process. If a plea agreement had been reached, it would have been a fair, just resolution of Hunter’s case,” the statement said. ”
The outgoing president said the charges were politically motivated, adding that Hunter was targeted because of his relationship with her. Biden concluded his statement by expressing his belief that, although he had faith in the justice system, the legal process was influenced by politics, leading to a “miscarriage of justice.”
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