Biden Grants Pardon to Son on December 2, 2024, Bypasses Justice Department's Pardon Office
Dec 2, 2024, 11:36 PM
President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son, a decision that marks a significant departure from his previous reliance on the Justice Department's Pardon Office for clemency actions. Historically, Biden has utilized this office for all other pardon decisions, which typically processes and advises the president on such matters. The recent pardon has raised questions about the procedural norms surrounding presidential clemency.
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