OH, PLEASE.
In an exit interview with USA Today published on Wednesday, outgoing President Joe Biden did a double backflip off the top rung, claiming he “meant what I said” when he repeatedly pledged not to pardon his nefarious son, Hunter Biden, only to then say he hoped the beyond-controversial pardon didn’t set a precedent for future presidents.
So why did Biden pretend to change his mind? He said he did so after learning “two factors.”
To refresh, Biden granted a full and “unconditional” pardon to Hunter for all offenses against the United States he committed or may have committed from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024. The pardon also spared him from sentencing on federal cases involving federal tax charges and felony gun charges. The outrageous move was even blasted by some of Biden’s own supporters, including in the media.
USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page broached the topic thusly (emphasis, mine):
[E]very parent can understand why you would want to protect your son. Do you have any concerns that your pardon of Hunter sets a precedent for future presidents? One that might be open to abuse?
Incredibly and predictably, Biden responded:
I hope not, because I meant what I said when I was asked whether I was going to pardon my son. But then I found out two factors. Number one, that he had paid all his taxes. He paid them late. He was fighting a drug problem. And he beat it. He’s been square and sober for almost six years now. This was back in ’80, I mean excuse me, in 2000 and… What year was it? Anyway, long time ago.
Needless to say, I have a myriad of thoughts. Among the most salient:
Paying back-taxes doesn’t erase felony tax offenses. Do the crime, do the time, as it were. And neither battling addiction nor entering recovery gives one a “get out of jail free” card. Again, do the crime…
Lying A**Hole.
I meant what I said about about that idiot biden also