President Biden pardons son Hunter, igniting political firestorm

President Joe Biden has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to his son Hunter after previously pledging he never would. The surprise decision comes just days before Hunter Biden was set to be sentenced in two criminal cases. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

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[witcheshour]

Whether you're innocent or guilty in the United States depends on how much money you have and who you connected with. Justice system is not blind. Its a joke

[emmap]

11 years of crimes not yet prosecuted. Nothing to see here.

[johno]

Try not paying $1.4 million in taxes and see how the IRS treats you

[Derrea]

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

- George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”

[Mmmkay.]

Just remember if you or me committed these crimes, we would not be pardoned.

[camper]

When he was declared too incompetent to answer any questions with Congress, would anything he signed beyond that point be legal?

[apollozourath]

Imagine trying to push firearm legislation in United States but pardoning your own son for violating already existing federal gun laws 🤡

[duketogo]

"It's not corruption when WE do it."

[americasfavoritehoarder]

Now, how about the millions who have similar (or less serious) charges across the country?

[ConnieA-ru]

Is there anybody on this planet that didn’t know this would happen?

[marquesn]

Y’all are shocked? These people think they’re above the law

[heavyd]

Looks like some people are "above the law".

[Tay.]

For people who think this is no big deal, how would u feel if trump did this for his son? You’d call him a tyrant and a dictator. Hypocrite

[briank]

The problem I have is he did something he said he would not do. Tired of these politicians saying one thing and doing the opposite.

[POBBUILDINGSEC]

How can you pardon someone for crimes for charges not yet brought, that's crazy

[SimpleIdeaz]

Going to be fun to see how the media is going to spin this one

[dseelbach]

If you think this has anything to do with the FBI director getting fired... Then i'm glad you're paying attention.

[retroreplay]

"no one is above the law" - Joe Biden

[Widemouth]

Does anyone think he was actually telling the truth when he said he wouldn't pardon his son?

[MightyPisces]

The same president who wants stricter gun laws for average citizens.