Hunter Biden Pardon Covers Broad Scope

‘There’s a general practice as to when pardons ought to be issued ... and presidents get to exercise it for good reasons and bad reasons,’ Malcolm said.

Hunter Biden, accompanied by his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, arrives at federal court in Wilmington, Del., on June 11, 2024. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

President Joe Biden issued on Dec. 1 a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, encompassing any “offenses against the United States” between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024.

The turn of events came about after the president had pledged he wouldn’t use his pardoning powers for his son.