Biden Faces Pressure for Preemptive Pardons

During his presidency, Donald Trump granted 237 acts of clemency, including notable pardons for individuals with personal ties to him, such as his son-in-law's father, Charles Kushner. This comes as Trump has nominated Kushner as the U.S. ambassador to France, a position historically held by significant figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter just before his sentencing, preventing him from becoming the first presidential child to serve jail time, amid criticism regarding the politicization of pardons. Biden faces pressure to consider pardons for other allies as well, though there is skepticism within his party about the implications of such actions. The Garvey Legacy Campaign is also gaining traction, aiming to posthumously pardon Marcus Garvey, highlighting a broader movement for justice and recognition in American history. These developments illustrate the ongoing complexities and controversies surrounding presidential clemency powers.