House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Biden's decision to grant a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter. Johnson expressed concern that the trust in the justice system has been significantly damaged by the actions of the Bidens. In a social media post on Monday, Johnson stated that real reform within the justice system is urgently needed.
This move by President Biden is not an isolated incident, as previous outgoing presidents have also utilized their pardon power to benefit family members. For instance, Bill Clinton pardoned his half-brother, and Donald Trump pardoned the father of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner.