Senator Ted Cruz of Texas accurately predicted in July that President Biden would pardon his son, Hunter Biden, a forecast that materialized on Sunday when the White House announced the pardon. Despite initial skepticism from many Republicans, Cruz's prediction proved to be correct.
Cruz had confidently stated on his podcast that the odds of Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden were 100%, with the pardon expected to occur after Election Day. This prediction was reiterated by Cruz in January, where he had placed the odds at 95%. Biden and his team had previously denied any intentions of pardoning Hunter, especially in light of his federal felony convictions earlier in the year.
However, Biden's stance shifted on Sunday when he issued a comprehensive pardon for Hunter, covering not only the gun and tax offenses but also any other potential offenses committed between 2014 and 2024. In his statement, Biden emphasized his commitment to non-interference in the Justice Department's decisions but expressed frustration at what he perceived as unfair treatment of his son by prosecutors.
Senator Cruz, in response to Biden's pardon, pointed out a tweet from Biden in May that stated, 'No one is above the law,' sarcastically noting that the situation had evolved quite differently. Biden attributed the unraveling of Hunter's plea deal to political motivations and asserted that his son had been subjected to differential treatment by the legal system.
When Hunter was convicted in the gun case, Biden had initially pledged to respect the jury's decision and refrain from interference. The subsequent pardon marked a significant shift in Biden's approach, prompting reactions from both supporters and critics alike.
