Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, who faced charges of tax evasion and gun possession. Trump raised concerns about the fairness of the U.S. justice system, especially regarding those convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot. He also proposed mass pardons for those involved.
In response to President Joe Biden's unexpected pardon of his son Hunter, former President Donald Trump voiced concerns over the perceived injustice in the U.S. justice system. On Sunday night, Biden pardoned Hunter, who had faced sentencing for federal tax and gun charges. Hunter, 54, had pleaded guilty to nine counts of tax evasion, involving $1.4 million, and was convicted on three federal gun charges for possessing a firearm while addicted to crack cocaine.
Biden, initially stating he would not intervene, reversed his stance in a Sunday statement, arguing that Hunter had been “unfairly prosecuted” and highlighting his son's recovery from addiction. The pardon covers offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
Trump, who is preparing for his second term in the White House after his November 2024 victory, took to Truth Social to criticize Biden’s actions, questioning whether the pardon extended to those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump argued that the pardon was an example of a “miscarriage of justice,” suggesting that those who participated in the riot, whom he refers to as “J-6 hostages,” had been unjustly imprisoned.
Trump also indicated plans to pardon more than 1,500 individuals tied to the Capitol riot during his campaign. His team issued a statement condemning the Justice Department's actions against Trump, vowing reforms to restore due process and fix what they claim is a politicized justice system.
