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Special Counsel Weiss Criticizes Biden's Pardon of Hunter Biden, Says It Undermines Justice System

Jan 13, 2025, 11:54 PM

Special Counsel David Weiss has released his final report on the investigations into Hunter Biden, criticizing President Joe Biden for undermining public confidence in the justice system by pardoning his son. The report, which was sent to Capitol Hill, detailed the investigations that led to Hunter Biden's convictions on gun and tax charges, which were subsequently nullified by the presidential pardon. Weiss defended the integrity of the investigations, asserting they were thorough and impartial, and refuted claims of selective prosecution. The report also highlighted that Hunter Biden had earned over $7 million between 2016 and 2020, using his last name and connections to secure lucrative business opportunities, yet willfully chose not to pay over $1.4 million in taxes. President Biden's pardon, issued in early December, covered a decade of potential federal crimes, including the charges against Hunter Biden, despite earlier statements from the White House that such a pardon would not be issued.