Biden's Full Pardon of Hunter Sparks Backlash

President Joe Biden's decision to grant a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, has sparked significant controversy and criticism across the political spectrum. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senator Tom Cotton condemned the pardon as an abuse of the justice system, with Johnson accusing Biden of breaking his promise not to pardon his son. Prominent Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, have also expressed disappointment, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent. A YouGov poll shows that 50% of U.S. adults disapprove of the pardon, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the justice system. Biden defended the pardon as a response to a 'miscarriage of justice' against Hunter, who faced charges of tax fraud and illegal firearm possession. Critics argue that this decision contradicts Biden's previous commitments to ethical governance and transparency, raising questions about the administration's integrity.