Biden Inc.: A Presidential Pardon That Threatens American Justice
The "Big Guy" has effectively pardoned himself, eliminating the primary witness who could testify about their alleged joint misconduct.
In an unprecedented move that strikes at the heart of our constitutional republic, President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, effectively shuttering any possibility of uncovering the full scope of alleged influence-peddling schemes that may implicate both father, son, Uncle, and potentially others. This isn't merely about a father protecting his child; it's about a sitting president potentially obstructing justice to shield himself from scrutiny.
The language of the pardon, as noted by George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, is "historically unprecedented" in its breadth and timing. Unlike previous presidential pardons, which typically addressed specific crimes or charges, Biden's pardon appears designed to create an impenetrable legal shield around Hunter Biden – and by extension, the president himself.
This action represents more than just a questionable use of presidential power; it's a calculated move to eliminate a key witness in what could be one of the most significant political corruption investigations in American history. Hunter Biden, who served on the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was Vice President, was positioned at the nexus of numerous international business dealings that raised serious questions about the Biden family's financial entanglements and potential abuse of public office. Incredibly, by pardoning his son, President Biden has effectively pardoned himself, eliminating the primary witness who could testify about their alleged joint misconduct. This calculated maneuver serves as a de facto self-pardon, cloaked in the guise of paternal mercy."
The timing and scope of this pardon create a dangerous precedent that threatens the very foundation of our justice system. When a president can use his constitutional powers to effectively neutralize investigations that might implicate himself, we've crossed a line that our founding fathers never intended. This isn't about executive privilege or prosecutorial discretion – it's about potential self-dealing at the highest level of government.
The unintended consequences of this action are far-reaching and deeply troubling. First, it sends a clear message to future administrations that the presidency can be used as a shield against personal accountability. This creates a perverse incentive for corrupt behavior, knowing that the ultimate get-out-of-jail-free card sits in the Oval Office.
Second, it undermines the public's faith in equal justice under the law. If the president's family members can receive blanket immunity for potential crimes, including those that might implicate the president himself, how can ordinary citizens trust in the fairness of our judicial system? This action creates two distinct classes of justice: one for the politically connected and another for everyone else.
Third, this pardon potentially compromises ongoing and future investigations into foreign influence in American politics. By immunizing Hunter Biden from prosecution, valuable evidence and testimony that might shed light on broader corruption schemes could be forever lost. This isn't just about Hunter Biden's individual actions; it's about understanding and preventing foreign influence operations that threaten our national security.
The Biden administration's handling of this situation reveals a troubling pattern of behavior that seems more appropriate for a family business than a presidential administration. "Biden Inc." appears to operate with the same protective instincts as a private enterprise, where family interests trump public accountability. This is precisely what the separation of powers and our system of checks and balances were designed to prevent.
Moreover, this pardon sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents who might face similar conflicts of interest. If this action stands unchallenged, what's to prevent future presidents from issuing preemptive pardons to family members involved in potential crimes that could implicate the president? This creates a loophole in our justice system large enough to drive a truck through.
The American people deserve better than this blatant abuse of presidential power. Congress must respond with appropriate oversight and potential reforms to the pardon power to prevent such self-serving actions in the future. The Justice Department's independence must be reinforced, and new safeguards must be established to prevent presidents from using their constitutional powers to obstruct justice.
This isn't just about Hunter Biden anymore. It's about preserving the integrity of our justice system and ensuring that future generations inherit a democracy where the rule of law applies equally to all, regardless of their last name or political connections.
Despite this unprecedented pardon, Congress must not be deterred from its constitutional oversight responsibilities. While Hunter Biden may now be immune from criminal prosecution, congressional investigations into the Biden family's business dealings and potential influence-peddling schemes must proceed with even greater vigor. The American people deserve to know the full extent of any corruption, whether it involves foreign business dealings, influence peddling, or abuse of public office.
These congressional investigations should extend beyond Hunter Biden to examine the entire network of Biden family associates and business partners who may have participated in or facilitated these schemes. The pardon may protect Hunter Biden from criminal consequences, but it cannot and should not prevent Congress from uncovering the truth about potential corruption at the highest levels of our government.
The stakes are too high and the principles too important to allow this presidential pardon to serve as the final word on these serious allegations. Congress must use every tool at its disposal – including subpoenas, witness testimony, and document requests – to piece together the full picture of the Biden family's activities. Only through thorough and relentless investigation can we hope to restore accountability and ensure that such abuses of power do not become the norm in American politics.