Staff Reports
President-elect Donald Trump is not holding back his distaste for President Joe Biden’s recent decision to issue a pardon for his son, Hunter. Trump has labeled the move as a blatant “abuse and miscarriage of justice,” proving yet again that the double standard for political elites is alive and well in America. It seems like ever since Biden took office, the only person he’s truly looking out for is his own son, whose legal troubles would likely make a soap opera writer throw in the towel for being too unrealistic.
In a post on Truth Social that felt more like a mic drop than a political commentary, Trump pointedly questioned whether Biden’s pardon included any consideration for the January 6th defendants who have been languishing in prison for years. After all, these individuals, many of whom were simply exercising their right to protest, have been facing the legal system’s full wrath while Hunter enjoyed what can only be described as a VIP pass to the judicial rollercoaster. One has to wonder if Biden’s Thanksgiving reflection involved more turkey than contemplation on the fairness of his son’s treatment compared to ordinary Americans.
As January 2025 approaches, with the thought of Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president looming large, Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter seems like a desperate attempt to save face. Under immense scrutiny, Biden claimed he struggled with the pardon during the holidays. It’s curious how the timing of his “internal deliberation” coincides neatly with the nearing of his presidential term’s conclusion, suggesting that perhaps the decision had more to do with familial loyalty than a commitment to justice.
Trump slams Biden pardoning his son Hunter: ‘Miscarriage of Justice!’ https://t.co/MmNdJp23aF via @dcexaminer
— Jim Polk 🇺🇸 (@JimPolk) December 2, 2024
It seems the DOJ is busy trying to reinforce the narrative of law and order for one group while turning a blind eye to another. Just last month, charges against several January 6 defendants were announced, pushing the number of persecuted individuals past 1,500. Meanwhile, the FBI is still hunting for hundreds more, treating these Americans like they’re public enemy number one, while Hunter’s legal woes melt away like snow in the sun due to Biden’s soft-hearted executive action.
In the grand scheme of things, Americans watching from the sidelines can’t help but feel a pang of injustice. It’s evident that Biden’s pardon isn’t just about one man but reflects a larger divide in how justice is applied in the United States. The question remains: will the scales of justice ever tip in favor of those not related to the president? Only time will tell, but for now, it seems the Biden administration still has a long way to go before it can restore any form of credibility with the American people.
