Biden contends that US justice is flawed in pardoning his own son
The outgoing president seems unable to address issues within the US legal system, aside from assisting his own family. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The outgoing president appears powerless to address the flaws in the American legal system, except when it comes to aiding his own family.
One noteworthy privilege of being the U.S. president is the ability to grant pardons for federal crimes before leaving office. This opportunity allows the president to assist family, friends, and donors, or to gain favor with future business associates after their presidency.
Recently, President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who faced up to 25 years in prison for a firearms charge and 17 years for a tax offense.
The potential length of these sentences suggests that Hunter was involved in serious criminal behavior, such as waving a gun around or firing it near someone. However, the reality is far less dramatic; he was convicted of providing false information on his gun application. One of the questions on the form inquires about prior unlawful drug use, to which Hunter answered no. Unfortunately for him, numerous images exist online showcasing him with a crack pipe.
In the tax case, he was convicted of three felony counts and six misdemeanors, as noted in his father's Justice Department statement, for having “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.” After neglecting to pay taxes for four years, when he finally addressed the issue, he resorted to questionable accounting practices, claiming nonexistent business deductions.
In this situation, Joe Biden adopts the role of a parent trying to explain to the principal why his child struggles with responsibilities, in this case, taxes.
“Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions, but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties, are typically given non-criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently,” Biden remarked. It seems Hunter's "serious addiction" was not paying taxes, akin to many other Americans facing similar situations. The reasoning implies that indulging in substance use provides immunity from repercussions for tax negligence. What about other Americans who may have been preoccupied with their own vices instead of attending to their tax obligations? It raises questions as to why they don’t receive similar pardons.
Regarding the firearm issue, Biden provided a defense. “Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a weapon as a straw purchaser, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges solely for how they filled out a gun form,” he explained. While it’s true that not all speeding drivers are ticketed, this is not necessarily indicative of legality; it reflects the absence of monitoring.
In suggesting that Hunter was “treated differently” simply due to his lineage, Biden appears to call out his own Justice Department, hinting at a certain degree of politicization within the justice system. It raises a troubling question: why is he not in a position to address these systemic issues during his presidency?
What about the scrutiny of Donald Trump’s tax returns? Is that not also politically motivated, Joe? Biden previously remarked, “For the first time in American history, a former president who is a convicted felon is now seeking the office of the presidency.” He expressed concern about Trump’s alleged assault on the justice system. But isn’t that the same system that’s flawed, prompting him to step in to assist his son?
“It says a lot about the United States that we work relentlessly to free Americans who are unjustly held around the world,” Biden said during a prisoner swap with Russia. But what has he done—beyond his son’s case—to ensure that Americans facing paperwork errors are not subjected to severe prison sentences?
“The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election,” Biden claimed. This points to a systemic issue of selective prosecution, yet as his presidency draws to a close, he appears to have done little to address these concerns other than protect his family’s interests.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
One noteworthy privilege of being the U.S. president is the ability to grant pardons for federal crimes before leaving office. This opportunity allows the president to assist family, friends, and donors, or to gain favor with future business associates after their presidency.
Recently, President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who faced up to 25 years in prison for a firearms charge and 17 years for a tax offense.
The potential length of these sentences suggests that Hunter was involved in serious criminal behavior, such as waving a gun around or firing it near someone. However, the reality is far less dramatic; he was convicted of providing false information on his gun application. One of the questions on the form inquires about prior unlawful drug use, to which Hunter answered no. Unfortunately for him, numerous images exist online showcasing him with a crack pipe.
In the tax case, he was convicted of three felony counts and six misdemeanors, as noted in his father's Justice Department statement, for having “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.” After neglecting to pay taxes for four years, when he finally addressed the issue, he resorted to questionable accounting practices, claiming nonexistent business deductions.
In this situation, Joe Biden adopts the role of a parent trying to explain to the principal why his child struggles with responsibilities, in this case, taxes.
“Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions, but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties, are typically given non-criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently,” Biden remarked. It seems Hunter's "serious addiction" was not paying taxes, akin to many other Americans facing similar situations. The reasoning implies that indulging in substance use provides immunity from repercussions for tax negligence. What about other Americans who may have been preoccupied with their own vices instead of attending to their tax obligations? It raises questions as to why they don’t receive similar pardons.
Regarding the firearm issue, Biden provided a defense. “Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a weapon as a straw purchaser, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges solely for how they filled out a gun form,” he explained. While it’s true that not all speeding drivers are ticketed, this is not necessarily indicative of legality; it reflects the absence of monitoring.
In suggesting that Hunter was “treated differently” simply due to his lineage, Biden appears to call out his own Justice Department, hinting at a certain degree of politicization within the justice system. It raises a troubling question: why is he not in a position to address these systemic issues during his presidency?
What about the scrutiny of Donald Trump’s tax returns? Is that not also politically motivated, Joe? Biden previously remarked, “For the first time in American history, a former president who is a convicted felon is now seeking the office of the presidency.” He expressed concern about Trump’s alleged assault on the justice system. But isn’t that the same system that’s flawed, prompting him to step in to assist his son?
“It says a lot about the United States that we work relentlessly to free Americans who are unjustly held around the world,” Biden said during a prisoner swap with Russia. But what has he done—beyond his son’s case—to ensure that Americans facing paperwork errors are not subjected to severe prison sentences?
“The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election,” Biden claimed. This points to a systemic issue of selective prosecution, yet as his presidency draws to a close, he appears to have done little to address these concerns other than protect his family’s interests.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
