Senator Jon Tester, who is nearing the end of his term in Congress after losing his Montana Senate seat, recently made headlines for his response to questions about President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. President Biden's pardon absolved Hunter Biden of any potential charges related to activities between January 2014 and December 2024.
When asked about Biden's controversial decision, Tester responded with a candid remark, stating, 'I’m one month from getting the f--- out of here.' This comment followed Tester's defeat by Republican Navy SEAL Sen.-elect Tim Sheehy in a closely watched race.
While Tester did not directly address the question about Biden's pardon of his son, other Democrats in Congress have criticized the President's action. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan expressed disapproval, stating, 'President Biden’s decision to pardon his son was wrong,' emphasizing that special treatment for a president's family and allies undermines trust in the government.
Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that Biden's pardon of his son contributes to a perception of inequality within the justice system.
Efforts to obtain a comment from Tester's office regarding the matter were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
