Democratic Senator John Fetterman criticized the federal cases against Hunter Biden and Donald Trump as politically motivated and deserving of pardons. He argued that the tax and gun cases against Hunter Biden were weaponized for political gain, similar to the New York case against Trump. Fetterman called for both sides to receive a pardon, stating that the justice system has been degraded. He did not specifically mention Biden pardoning Trump but emphasized the dangers of weaponizing institutions against political enemies.
Fetterman’s comments come after Biden issued a pardon for his son Hunter and Trump was convicted in a New York state case related to payments to Stormy Daniels. Fetterman criticized Democrats for being gleeful about Trump’s conviction and emphasized the importance of criminal justice and second chances. He also condemned the politicization of the justice system following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Fetterman’s stance on pardons has drawn attention to the issue within the Democratic party, with Senators Michael Bennet and Gary Peters also expressing criticism. Fetterman’s comparison of the cases against Hunter Biden and Donald Trump highlights his concerns about politicization and calls for a fairer justice system. Biden’s official statement on Hunter Biden’s pardon also emphasized the impact of raw politics on justice outcomes.
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