Pardon Me?
President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is drawing criticism from both sides of the aisle.
The announcement came after months of Biden insisting he wouldn’t use executive powers to intervene in Hunter’s federal gun and tax evasion cases; both carried potentially lengthy prison sentences and were scheduled for sentencing later this month. The sweeping pardon shields Hunter from all federal crimes “he committed or may have committed” between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
Some Democrats said #46’s flip-flop “erodes Americans’ faith” in a fair justice system and damages the party’s “no one is above the law” message. Others support the President’s decision, saying that Hunter was investigated solely because of his last name.
President-elect Trump called the pardon “an abuse and miscarriage of justice,” a sentiment echoed by other Republicans.
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
Being peaceable, gentle, and open to reason in the face of culturally hot topics is a sign of God’s wisdom in us. Believing you’re right is not an excuse to be harsh or disrespectful.
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.”
James 3:17 (CSB) (read full passage)