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Mon, December 9, 2024

'Wants to Protect His Child': Durbin Defends Biden as Tapper Grills Him On Hunter Pardon President 'Said Again and Again' He Wouldn't Do


Published on 2024-12-09 09:02:08 - Mediaite
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  • Joe Biden's unconditional pardon of Hunter covers any crimes his son might have committed dating back to 2014, which Durbin said is just being a loving dad.

The article from Mediaite discusses an interview on CNN where Jake Tapper grilled Senator Dick Durbin about President Joe Biden's stance on potentially pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, who faces legal challenges. Durbin defended Biden, stating that the President has repeatedly said he would not pardon Hunter, emphasizing Biden's desire to protect his child. Tapper pressed on the issue, referencing Biden's past comments where he explicitly stated he would not pardon Hunter, yet public skepticism persists due to the political implications and the ongoing investigations into Hunter's business dealings. Durbin maintained that Biden's priority is his role as a father, not leveraging his presidential power for personal gain.

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