Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Won’t Rule Out Pardoning Hunter Biden
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has stated that she wouldn’t rule out pardoning Hunter Biden if he is convicted and she becomes the President. However, Haley believes it would be irresponsible to make a determination at this point without knowing all the details of the case. She emphasized that she doesn’t even know what charges Hunter Biden might face and criticized the Department of Justice for not treating everyone fairly.
Haley’s Criticism of the DOJ
Haley argued that the DOJ has treated cases involving the Biden family and Hillary Clinton differently from how they treated former President Donald Trump. She believes that there has been a clear bias in the way these cases have been handled. In contrast, Haley has vowed to pardon Trump if she is elected president, stating that it is not in the best interest of the country to have an 80-year-old president sitting in jail.
Hunter Biden’s Legal Troubles
Hunter Biden is currently facing multiple charges, including tax evasion and false statements related to a firearm purchase. If convicted on all counts, he could face a maximum penalty of 17 years in prison. Additionally, he could be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify in the impeachment inquiry into alleged Biden family corruption.
DeSantis’ Response
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, when asked about pardoning Hunter Biden, expressed surprise and firmly stated, “No!” DeSantis believes that the prosecution of Hunter Biden and Trump are not comparable. He argues that the current administration prosecuting the former president is not the same as prosecuting Hunter Biden, who was not a leader of the opposition political party. DeSantis believes that pardoning Trump could help move the country forward.
Overall, both Haley and DeSantis have differing views on the potential pardoning of Hunter Biden. While Haley remains open to the possibility, DeSantis firmly rejects it, emphasizing the differences between the two cases.
