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President Joe Biden has taken a step into the swampy depths of political impropriety by issuing a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering a staggering 11 years of potential transgressions. This decision seems to have generated a commotion that can only be described as a political fireworks show in the midst of a drought—the kind that only a familial relationship riddled with scandal could spark. Clearly, even the best intentions can be overshadowed by the chaos of family ties—especially when those ties are as tangled as Hunter’s business dealings.
Biden’s aides are reportedly conjuring up an even more audacious plan. They are engaging in discussions about handing out similar preemptive pardons to a whole roster of current and former government officials. The idea is that these pardons would act as a protective bubble for those who have made it their life’s work to thwart former President Trump, ostensibly anticipating a reckoning when the Trump administration reclaims the White House. It’s hard to imagine how anyone in the administration thought this was a good idea; it sounds like a plot twist straight out of a political sitcom.
Column: The Biden White House is discussing preemptive pardons for current and former officials in Trump’s crosshairs, writes @jmart. https://t.co/3XqsNgCqCx
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Among the elite few under consideration for these preemptive pardons are dubious characters such as Adam Schiff, the architect of the infamous Russian collusion narrative; Liz Cheney, who not only turned on her party but seemed to relish joining the other side; and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who oversaw America’s convoluted COVID response. These individuals haven’t exactly made headlines for their integrity, yet here they are, potentially lining up for a free pass from consequences. It raises the question: Is this an attempt to keep the guilty parties cozy and safe, or just a desperate grab for political survival?
The discussion around these potential pardons isn’t without its snags. First, sources suggest Biden himself might not even be part of this decision-making process, leaving it up to aides who are clearly grasping at straws. At the same time, recipients of these preemptive pardons could recoil from the offer, as it would implicitly acknowledge their wrongdoing—something Adam Schiff has already indicated he’s not supportive of, urging the president to reconsider this defensive maneuver. It’s almost as if they’re playing political hot potato and hoping someone else will catch it.
As the specter of backlash looms, the potential fallout from extending these pardons could be explosive—much like Hunter’s previous business ventures. There’s a growing consensus that a move like this could not just provoke a Republican uprising but also invite criticism from a media landscape that thrives on sensationalism. Despite their fears, certain Democrats are all in, convinced that preemptive pardons are a necessity to evade any legitimate scrutiny, suggesting that the water is getting deep enough that they might need life jackets.
For the moment, the nation waits with bated breath to see if Biden’s handlers succeed in convincing him to issue these controversial pardons. The implications of such a decision could be monumental, and whether or not it’s worth the potential backlash remains an open question. One thing is clear, though: it seems like the Biden administration might just be setting the stage for a political thriller worthy of a best-selling novel, filled with plot twists, dubious characters, and plenty of scandal.
