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Biden's Historic Clemency Action Amidst Polarizing Pardons

President Biden's recent pardoning and commuting of sentences reflect significant clemency decisions as he faces bipartisan backlash over pardoning his son.

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Updated: Dec 12th, 2024, 10:41 AM ET

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President Biden's decision to pardon 39 individuals and commute roughly 1,500 sentences marks a significant act of clemency as part of a broader initiative. However, his pardon of son Hunter Biden received minimal public support, reflecting ongoing controversies and pressures surrounding sentencing reforms and political accountability.

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