Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) expressed public support for President Joe Biden on Wednesday, saying the controversial president, who is in his 80s, told his son Hunter Biden “totally.” and supported the rush to grant “an unconditional pardon.”
pelosi said When asked for his thoughts on the surprise backflip performed by the man he helped orchestrate, The Hill replied, “I support the president.”
When asked whether she specifically supported pardons, Pelosi added, “Yes, pardons.”
Her comments marked her return to public life following reports of her “terrible” behavior following President-elect Donald Trump's victory and Republicans taking control of the Senate and retaining the House majority. are.
Despite years of insisting he would not pardon or commute his son's sentence, the president faces three felony firearms and tax charges, numerous other legal issues and intense scrutiny from Congress. He announced the pardon of his son.
Pelosi's public endorsement of the move stands in contrast to other Democrats who have questioned Biden's judgment.
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As Breitbart News reported, Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) was one of the first to denounce the pardon.
Stanton: “I respect President Biden, but I think this is wrong.'' tweeted. “This was not a politically motivated prosecution. Hunter committed a felony and was convicted by a jury of his peers.”
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, also a Democrat, condemned Biden's decision, as did California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) and California State Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D), who also condemned the decision. I raised my voice.
