Editorial: The New York Times

• President Biden has issued pardons to just 26 people during his term, and granted the commutation of 132 prison sentences.
• Mr. Biden pardoned his own son, Hunter, in direct violation of his own pledges not to do so.
• This act could leave lasting damage, not only tarnishing Mr. Biden’s own record as a defender of democratic norms, but also the justice system.
• This action reinforces the perception that presidents of every party exploit their constitutional privilege to benefit their relatives and cronies.
• Hunter Biden has been convicted on firearms and tax evasion charges.
• The broad power of the pardon can erode confidence in the fairness and impartiality of justice.

Conclusion: The pardon of Hunter Biden has opened the door to potential future abuse of pardon power and thrown into question the integrity of the justice system.

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