President-elect Trump reacted to President Biden's surprise decision to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday. Biden's move to pardon – a decision he previously claimed he would not make – turned heads across the country. In a Truth Social post on Sunday night, Trump suggested that Biden should have pardoned Jan. 6 protesters.
Trump questioned whether the pardon given to Hunter Biden included the January 6 hostages, who have been imprisoned for years. He criticized the decision as an abuse and miscarriage of justice.
The Trump transition team also responded to the pardon for Hunter Biden, expressing concerns about the justice system being weaponized against President Trump. They emphasized the need to restore due process for all Americans.
Earlier on Sunday, Biden defended his decision to pardon his son, accusing Republicans of unfair treatment and claiming that Hunter was treated differently by prosecutors. Hunter Biden had been convicted of felony firearm offenses and pleaded guilty to multiple felony tax offenses.
Biden reiterated his commitment to not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, despite watching his son face prosecution. He highlighted the selective nature of the charges brought against Hunter and emphasized the challenges his son had overcome, including substance abuse.
The president explained that individuals are rarely brought to trial on felony charges solely for minor infractions, such as errors on a gun form. He emphasized the importance of understanding Hunter's journey to sobriety and the relentless attacks he has faced.
Biden's decision to pardon his son came after previously denying any intent to do so following Hunter's conviction earlier in the year. Trump had also commented on the situation, predicting that the father would eventually pardon his son, whom he referred to as a 'bad boy.'
