Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) on Sunday night criticized President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter Biden.
Mr. Biden's pardon reversed a long-standing promise from Mr. Biden and his press secretary that the president would not pardon or commute Mr. Hunter's sentence.
This has also caused him great trouble within his own party, especially since his statements appear to justify President-elect Donald Trump's claims that the Justice Department is politicizing prosecutors. is.
Bennett becomes the first Democratic senator to denounce pardons.
WATCH — The White House insisted immediately after Trump won the election that Joe Biden would not pardon Hunter.
“President Biden's decision puts personal gain above duty and further undermines the American people's trust that our justice system is fair and equal for all,” Bennett said. tweeted Monday.
Bennett becomes the second prominent Colorado Democrat to publicly disavow Biden's pardon. On Sunday night, Gov. Jared Polis issued a statement similar to Bennett's.
“As a father, I certainly understand President Joe Biden, but“While we have a natural desire to help our son with a pardon, we are disappointed that he has put his family before his country,” Polis said. tweeted. “This is a bad precedent that could be exploited by future presidents and will sadly tarnish his reputation.”
WATCH — Joe Biden said in June that he would “not forgive” Hunter Biden:
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) also condemned Biden's actions Sunday night.
The Senate will reconvene Monday night after the Thanksgiving break, at which point Bennet's colleagues, many of whom have long been defenders of Biden's integrity, will hear from the press about Biden's reversal. You will be faced with a rapid succession of questions.
Bradley Jay is Breitbart News' Capitol Hill correspondent. Follow him on X/Twitter. @BradleyAJay.
