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In an attempt to make headlines amidst plunging approval ratings, President Joe Biden has taken the unprecedented step of commuting around 1,500 sentences and doling out pardons to a select group of individuals. This massive act of leniency claims the title of the most commutations granted in a single day—an honor that could earn him a place in the world of questionable “leadership” decisions. Biden justifies this unusual move by claiming these convicts spent significant time on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing they deserve a “second chance.” Not to point fingers, but one has to wonder: wouldn’t it be better if they had spent their sentences in actual prison instead of getting cozy at home?
Biden’s reasoning invokes “mercy” for those who supposedly showed remorse and rehabilitation. This narrative throws good law-abiding citizens under the bus, suggesting that those who broke the law can simply get a pass if they “seem” sorry for it. The President’s aim to reduce “sentencing disparities” for non-violent offenders, particularly those snagged in the mess of drug-related charges, sounds noble on paper. However, one must question whether that translates into safety and justice for the everyday American watching crime rates soar in their communities.
In addition to the commutations, Biden has issued 39 pardons primarily to individuals convicted of non-violent crimes. Yet again, the President hails these pardoned citizens as individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to community improvement. It makes one wonder if this is the best plan when reports of increasing violence and crime call for greater accountability rather than a cavalcade of second chances. Apparently, for Biden, a strong community is built on the backs of those who’ve already broken the law with little regard for those who haven’t.
KJP says it would be a 'bad move' to preview potential 'preemptive pardons' for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 13, 2024
As if that wasn’t enough, the President made it clear that this is only the beginning. He teases more pardons on the horizon, suggesting a potential flurry of leniency initiatives in the twilight of his presidency. The timing is intriguing, especially considering the impending return of President Donald Trump to the Oval Office. It’s as if Biden is throwing caution to the wind while attempting to catch attention before his successor flips the White House back to its previous owner.
Finally, rumors swirl about possible pre-emptive pardons aimed at those who might find themselves in Trump’s crosshairs once he resumes his rightful position as Commander in Chief. Whether these moves are genuinely about justice or simply a last-ditch effort to rally the Democratic base remains to be seen. Nonetheless, the situation could easily become a circus act, one where the jokes seem to write themselves while average Americans watch in disbelief as their justice system resembles a “get out of jail free” card factory.
