Biden's Controversial pardons under investigation

Trump DOJ launches review of Biden-era pardons

The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping review of pardons issued during Joe Biden’s presidency, raising questions about the former president’s decision-making and the role of unelected staffers in clemency decisions. The investigation, led by pardon attorney Ed Martin, has drawn significant attention from Washington insiders and the public alike.

According to The Hill, the review will examine whether Biden’s cognitive decline allowed staffers to influence clemency decisions or even act on his behalf. The investigation comes as renewed scrutiny of Biden’s mental fitness during his term has reignited debates over his leadership and decision-making ability.

Biden’s clemency record, which included more than 2,500 individual acts of clemency for nonviolent offenders, has been defended by his allies but remains the subject of controversy, particularly regarding pardons granted to his son, Hunter Biden, and other family members.

At the core of the investigation are concerns about the legitimacy of high-profile pardons issued during Biden’s final days in office. Among the most controversial was the pardon of Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on federal gun charges and pleaded guilty to tax violations.

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And President Joe Biden issued a slew of pardons to pre-emptively protect former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Jan. 6 committee and police officers who testified.