Hunter Biden's Pardon and Gun Charges

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden from gun- and tax-related crimes, sparking controversy and misleading claims online. The gun charges did not stem from the 1994 crime bill authored by Joe Biden. Hunter Biden faced convictions related to lying about using drugs on a form to purchase a gun.

Key Points

  • Hunter Biden's gun charges were not related to the 1994 crime bill authored by Joe Biden
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Pros

  • President Joe Biden used his presidential pardon power to spare his son from serving time for gun- and tax-related crimes
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Cons

  • Controversy and misleading claims arose online regarding the pardon of Hunter Biden
  • Hunter Biden faced serious convictions related to lying about using drugs on a form to purchase a gun