The questions surrounding whether U.S. President Joe Biden could pardon his son, Hunter Biden, have been making headlines. Reports suggest that Joe Biden, as the President, has the power to spare his only surviving son from the consequences of his actions. Some argue that the thought to exercise this power might become overwhelming but the repercussions could be drastic.
As of now, prospects of a pardon are distant, but it seems Hunter Biden could be embroiled in serious trouble. He was recently seen accusing the episode as a right-wing conspiracy, claiming it all to be orchestrated by Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden has been blamed for engaging in a host of criminal activities over an extended period, with powerful evidence stacked against him. If the allegations prove true, he may have to rely on his father in his final months of presidency for a pardon. Between this point and a possible pardon, Hunter Biden seems to be headed for troubled waters. He may also potentially face contempt charges for his failure to attend a recent meeting.
Congressman Jim Jordan has promised to hold Hunter Biden responsible, not allowing him to dictate his own rules. The established deposition process, instead of open sessions cutting time short, is being considered as a means to ask deeply probing questions.
Today, Federal Prosecutor Leslie Wolfe is set to be deposed, with focus on the years 2014 and 2015 when a significant portion of money was reportedly funnelled into Hunter Biden’s Burisma holdings. It is expected that the rationale behind the exclusion of these years will be questioned.
Findings suggest a trend of special favors to the Biden family, with particular concern drawn to the link between Hunter's business deals and his father. Of the hundreds of transactions, the Burisma deal appears to be the most troubling, as it seems to connect the Bidens inappropriately to the Ukraine-based gas company.
The final verdict remains uncertain, and it is yet to be seen whether Hunter Biden will be forced to testify behind closed doors. Despite facing numerous charges, it is still unclear whether he will choose to plead the fifth.