President-elect Donald Trump responded sharply to President Joe Biden’s surprising decision to pardon his son, Hunter, on Sunday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned whether Biden’s pardon extended to the “J-6 Hostages,” referring to the individuals detained after the January 6th Capitol riot, calling it an “abuse and miscarriage of justice.”
The Trump transition team also denounced the pardon, accusing the Department of Justice and prosecutors of unfairly targeting Trump, while defending Hunter Biden’s legal troubles as politically motivated. Biden had earlier defended his decision, saying his son was treated unfairly by prosecutors due to his struggles with addiction, and emphasizing that the actions against him were typically resolved with non-criminal consequences.
Trump, who had previously suggested he would not interfere with Hunter’s legal issues, reiterated his position in interviews, calling the situation a “sad” one. As the debate over justice system fairness continues, Trump’s comments add to the growing political divide surrounding the case.
