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Prosecutor Defends Hunter Biden Investigation Amid Presidential Pardon Controversy

Hunter Biden listens while his father, President Joe Biden, speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A recent report released by the prosecutor who led the investigations into Hunter Biden's criminal charges emphasized that the probes were conducted impartially and not influenced by partisan politics. The report criticized President Joe Biden for maligning the Justice Department when he pardoned his son, stating that previous presidents who pardoned family members did not use the occasion to attack public servants at the Department of Justice with false accusations.

The investigations into Hunter Biden, which resulted in gun and tax charges leading to felony convictions that were later pardoned by the president, were ongoing for years before Attorney General Merrick Garland took office. These inquiries became highly politicized during Garland's tenure, drawing significant attention from Republicans in Congress and causing a rift between the Justice Department and the White House.

The prosecutor, David Weiss, defended his team's work in the report and rebuked President Biden for questioning the integrity of the criminal cases. Weiss highlighted that the president's claims of his son being treated differently due to his last name were baseless and posed a threat to the overall integrity of the justice system. He clarified that the president's characterizations were incorrect based on the facts of the case and fundamentally flawed.

It is essential to note that the investigations and subsequent pardon of Hunter Biden have sparked significant debate and scrutiny, underscoring the complexities and sensitivities surrounding high-profile legal matters involving public figures.

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