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Donald Trump’s latest proposition makes it clear that he has a few tricks up his sleeve should he regain the White House. On his recent radio chatter, Trump suggested that he might consider pardoning Hunter Biden if he scores a staggering comeback in the November elections. This consideration comes in light of Hunter’s recent legal entanglements, including a Delaware jury’s decision to convict him on three felony gun charges stemming from his ill-fated Colt Cobra purchase back in 2018, which seems to have been made under the not-so-reputable influence of drugs.
In addressing the situation, Trump claimed that jailing political opponents is “very bad for our country.” Unlike the current president, who seems perfectly comfortable using his office to take shots at adversaries, Trump positioned himself as the bigger man, declaring he would not “viciously” pursue his opponents. It’s a pitch-perfect Trump comeback, aiming to convey a sense of statesmanship amidst the chaotic political landscape. After all, what better strategy than to suggest compassion for those who have, let’s say, made dubious life choices?
While acknowledging Hunter Biden’s character flaws, where “bad boy” status appears to be an understatement, Trump also took the opportunity to reflect on his own restraint in dealing with past political figures. Fans of the 45th president will find humor in his musings about Hillary Clinton; he clearly believes he could have had her cuffed and booked had he truly wanted to. Picture it: a former first lady being led away in handcuffs. It seems that Trump is quite content to leave some stones unturned, which is in stark contrast to the Biden administration’s apparent mission to target any and all who oppose them. What a refreshing, albeit nostalgic, perspective.
Trump Floats Possibility Of Pardoning Hunter Biden If Elected https://t.co/K6r6QAwXm2 via @dailycaller
— JB (@JBRawhide) October 25, 2024
Notably, the legal mess surrounding Hunter Biden appears neither small nor fleeting. Aside from the gun charges, he faces a slew of tax evasion allegations that would add up to a hefty weight on any ordinary citizen’s shoulders—at least if they weren’t part of the political elite. Allegedly, Hunter failed to cough up over $1.4 million in taxes, a situation that would land most of us in a world of hurt with Uncle Sam. Still, it seems the Biden family playbook includes an asterisk that reads: “Taxes are for the little people.”
As sentencing looms on December 4, and with Hunter’s father insisting he won’t interfere with the process, many wonder if this is the last we’ll hear of this saga—though it certainly feels like there are enough allegations and legal quagmires to fill a series of courtroom dramas. Meanwhile, Trump appears poised to take the moral high ground, ready to transform political prison bars into a less crowded, more forgiving space.
While Trump could indeed be preparing to extend an olive branch toward Hunter Biden, right-wing pundits are left to ponder: would such a gesture constitute leadership or merely a distraction from his own issues? Regardless of the outcome, one can be sure that the next election cycle won’t lack for excitement, particularly when it involves a president who talks of pardons while the other side simply talks tough about consequences. The plot thickens, and voters will have their chance to weigh in soon enough.
