Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments

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Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments

^{Published on 2024-12-02 23:00:50 - Brian Stokes, N@N}

Trump's team pointed to President Joe Biden's pardon of his son, saying it showed that Trump's "promise to end the weaponization of our justice system needs to happen."

The article from NBC News discusses the political implications of President Joe Biden potentially pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, who has been embroiled in legal issues related to tax evasion and a firearm charge. The possibility of a pardon has fueled arguments from former President Donald Trump and his allies about the "weaponization" of the justice system. They claim that if Biden were to pardon Hunter, it would exemplify a double standard in how legal accountability is applied, especially when compared to Trump's own legal battles. Critics argue that this would further erode public trust in the justice system, portraying it as politically motivated. The debate has intensified discussions on the fairness and impartiality of legal proceedings involving high-profile political figures, with Trump's supporters using it to underscore their narrative of systemic bias against conservatives.

Read the Full NBC News Article at:
[ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/hunter-biden-pardon-fuels-trump-weaponization-arguments-rcna182428 ]

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