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submitted 5 months ago by gedaliyah@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

The president's son is currently standing trial on three felony gun charges that could carry a sentence of up to 25 years in jail if he is found guilty.

Asked if he would rule out issuing a pardon for his son, Biden replied, "yes."

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[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 94 points 5 months ago

It’s sad that this is newsworthy. We’re really going to miss reasonable decisions if Trump wins in the fall.

[-] Alabaster_Mango@lemmy.ca 35 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Hey now. Trump would definitely rule out pardons for his sons too.

Edit: For different reasons though, lol.

[-] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 19 points 5 months ago

For Trump Jr maybe.

For the others, I don't think he'd care enough to write the pardon, let alone rule it out.

[-] ralphio@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

Main reason it's news worthy is that Clinton actually did pardon his brother. Trump would absolutely pardon any family members though.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 67 points 5 months ago

I have made my decision, I am not going to vote for Hunter Biden. It took lots of articles and lots of social media but they convinced me.

[-] Badeendje@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago

This just shows contrast between a nepotist who would pardon himself and anyone he thinks is usefull. With a president that actually cares about the rule of law and knows that giving his son a free pass wrecks the legal system.

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