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Retiring President Biden relieved poultry named “Peach” and “Blossom” in a traditional pre-Thanksgiving turkey pardon on Monday from the presidency — because two-time felon Hunter Biden, who has been in the White House since last week, is. He is still waiting to know if his father will grant him clemency.
Biden, 82, was fairly light on the jokes at this year’s typically light-hearted event, with his script including virtually no jokes or humorous musings about current events — other than urging the large crowd of spectators on the lawn to ” To keep quiet and chat” on.”
“Let me end on a more serious note,” Biden said. “This event marks the official start of the holiday season here in Washington. This is my last chance to speak as your president during this season and express my thanks and gratitude. So let me tell you, it has been the honor of my life. I am forever grateful.”
The meat-industry phenomenon typically irritates people seeking genuine clemency — including the more than 2,000 estimated federal marijuana prisoners still awaiting approval from the President. Fulfill 2019 campaign pledge To release them, as the days to do so are dwindling.
It was unclear whether Hunter, 54, who along with his first brother James Biden made millions from shady patrons China and Ukraine while introducing clients to their powerful relative, was in attendance.
However, the first’s own son Beau Jr. held his grandfather’s hand as he re-entered the White House.
Hunter is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to three drug-related gun felonies in June and one count of tax fraud in September — all while his father’s involvement in foreign trade ties during Biden’s vice presidency. Promoted them. A separate House impeachment inquiry He was charged with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, but was never voted on.
The President and his spokespeople have repeatedly ruled out pardoning Hunter, but it is possible that he would still do so, or use his pardon powers to reduce a potential sentence.
Newly elected President Donald Trump had said last month that he was ready to pardon Hunter to turn the page in the political saga.
“I will not take it off the books,” said Trump, who previously said he did not push to charge Hillary Clinton with private-server-related crimes during her first term because it would have been bad for the country.
“There’s no question, he’s been a bad boy. All you have to do is look at the laptop from hell. But I think it’s very bad for our country,” Trump said.
Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Staten Island on Monday for a “Friendsgiving” event with the Coast Guard — before on Tuesday the extended family heads for the holidays to Nantucket Island, where billionaire businessman David has been for the past three years. Is. Rubenstein’s compound.
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