Hunter's Pardon- Joe Biden's Ultimate Power Play to Shield Family Corruption

We are witnessing one of the most egregious abuses of presidential power in modern history. Joe Biden’s “full and unconditional” pardon of his son Hunter Biden is just the latest proof that the swamp is alive and well and must be drained. Biden has been lying about this for years, and now he's using his office to make sure his son stays untouchable, even after getting caught red-handed and pleading guilty.

It is not just about the pardon itself: it's about the lies that Biden has used as cover for years. Ronald Reagan once said, “Trust, but verify.” Well, the media and the Democrats didn’t even bother with the “verify” part when it came to Hunter. Outlets like CNN and MSNBC, for example, dismissed any critical examination of Hunter Biden's foreign dealings, treating them as baseless conspiracy theories instead of investigating the facts. They just took every word Biden said as gospel, used it as virtue-signaling ammo, and ran with it like a dog with a bone. But now that the truth is out in the open, where are they? Silent. Complicit. Hoping this all just blows over.

And let's not kid ourselves, this isn't just a simple pardon. No, Biden crafted it to cover “all offenses against the United States” that Hunter “has committed or may have committed” from January 2014 through December 1, 2024. This broad coverage is more than problematic because it essentially grants blanket immunity for a decade of potential wrongdoing, a scope far beyond typical presidential pardons which are usually specific to particular charges or incidents. By making it so vague, Biden ensures that no aspect of Hunter's activities during this period can be investigated or prosecuted. This starting date is significant because January 2014 marks the beginning of Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma, when he joined the board of the corrupt Ukrainian gas company while his father was Vice President. Sound familiar? It should, because it’s almost a carbon copy of the Nixon pardon. That’s right, Biden took a page from the same playbook that Gerald Ford used for Nixon, but this time, it’s to shield his own flesh and blood from prosecution, including anything to do with Burisma, that corrupt Ukrainian gas company Hunter joined back when Biden was VP.

Where's the accountability? Biden’s been lying for years about his son’s activities whether it’s foreign lobbying, questionable deals, or other shady behavior like the infamous deals with Chinese energy company CEFC, payments from Burisma, or Hunter's questionable art sales. He's sweeping it all under the rug with a pardon that makes sure nobody can reopen the case. Even when Trump takes back the White House, he won’t be able to undo this, and that’s exactly why Biden did it. You think this was about compassion or a father’s love for his son? No, it’s about keeping the Biden crime family free of consequence and shielding them from the justice they so rightly deserve.

The reality is simple: Joe Biden misled the American public. He repeatedly claimed that he had no knowledge of Hunter's foreign dealings, despite mounting evidence, including emails and witness testimonies, that suggest otherwise. Now, he's using the most powerful office in the world to cover it all up. The press, the same press that loves to bash Republicans over every perceived misstep, like the extensive coverage of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings or the criticism of Donald Trump's tax returns is giving him a free pass on Hunter Biden's dealings.

America, it's time to wake up and realize that we are being played. It's time to demand truth, justice, and transparency from those who are supposed to serve us. We must put pressure on our elected officials to ensure they act in the best interest of the American people and not their own corrupt circles. If Biden can get away with this, what else is he lying about? And who will be next to get that get-out-of-jail-free card?

Here's the real question we need to be asking: How did Joe Biden himself profit from Hunter's activities in this time period? Was it through Hunter’s connections with foreign companies, like CEFC or Burisma? Did money from Burisma or other questionable sources somehow make its way back to Joe Biden’s pocket. There have been claims about Joe Biden attending meetings with Hunter's business associates, and emails hinting at financial arrangements. Were there any direct payments, indirect benefits, or favors exchanged that could point to a conflict of interest? Were there favors exchanged, deals made, or policies influenced to benefit the Biden family interests? The American people deserve answers. We need to know if Joe Biden personally gained from his son’s shady deals, and if so, to what extent was the President of the United States compromised? These are the questions the media should be asking, and these are the answers we should be demanding.

But the good news is, real change is coming. When Donald Trump takes the oath of office once again, we will see the disinfectant of transparency and accountability shine through the darkness of corruption. Trump will ensure that no one is above the law, and he will push for a full investigation into any abuses of power. With Trump back in the White House, we can count on a leader who will restore justice, expose the lies, and hold the Biden family accountable for their actions. It's time to drain the swamp for good, and President Donald J. Trump is the man who will get the job done.

Perry O Hooper Jr is a former State Representative who writes columns on his political perspective and has been published in a number of publications around Alabama and beyond. He was an early supporter of Donald Trump and was the 2016 Trump Victory Chair.

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