Staff Reports
Hunter Biden was recently spotted leaving an Arby’s with a smile on his face, and it’s no wonder why. This was his first public appearance since receiving a controversial presidential pardon from his father, President Joe Biden. The pardon reportedly covers not only tax and gun charges but effectively wipes the slate clean for an entire 11 years of Hunter’s life. It seems that sipping a milkshake and enjoying curly fries has never tasted so sweet for the infamous son of a sitting president.
As the news has hit the airwaves, speculation is swirling around the White House regarding preemptive pardons for several other individuals. As President Biden’s team prepares to face a potential Trump administration, they are considering pardons for a host of current and former government officials who could find themselves in legal hot water once Trump takes office. This group could include the likes of former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Senator-elect Adam Schiff, and even Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has faced accusations of misleading Congress on COVID-19 origins and using private emails for government affairs.
Political pundits are raising eyebrows at the prospect of preemptive pardons, as such actions have never before been seen in presidential history—unless one wants to dig into the dusty annals of Richard Nixon’s administration. Questions abound: Can a president pardon individuals for crimes that haven’t even been committed yet? Is this a peculiar new trend in the world of politics?
Despite the apparent chaos, President Trump has publicly asserted that he’s not seeking retribution; however, it doesn’t seem to calm the nerves of those who may face scrutiny in the coming days. In a humorous twist during the coverage, some commentators speculated whether Biden could preemptively pardon his entire family just in case they commit crimes. This led to a lively and comedic discussion about who exactly would want such a pardon, particularly individuals like Schiff, who insists he’s done nothing wrong.
On another note, while the country basks in the glow of political maneuvering and potential pardoning, Biden will soon be making a public appearance himself. Following his trip to Angola, he’s expected to be the star attraction at the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony, where he will attempt to spread some holiday cheer despite the chill in the air—34 degrees to be precise.
So, as the holidays approach and political plots thicken, America watches closely. With pardons on the table, cheer in the air, and a side of Arby’s around the corner, one thing is for certain: drama in D.C. never takes a holiday break. Whether this new wave of preemptive pardons becomes a common practice remains to be seen, but for now, it’s just another chapter in the unfolding story of Hunter Biden and the White House.
