Will Joe Biden Pardon Donald Trump?
Will Joe Biden Pardon Donald Trump?
President Joe Biden will leave office in January 2025, allowing Donald Trump to return to office for his second term.
As the clock is ticking on Joe Biden’s presidency, he is using what power he has left to provide presidential pardons for people charged or guilty of a federal crime.
However, after regularly stating he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, for criminal cases related to gun ownership and federal taxes, the outgoing president shocked the world by granting him a “full and unconditional pardon.”
As he can grant clemency to more people before he leaves office, many believe President Joe Biden would be right to pardon Donald Trump.
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Post-Election Unity
As President Joe Biden didn’t think twice about pardoning his son when leaving office, many Americans believe it is a gift he should grant to President-Elect Donald Trump.
While many might criticize the outgoing president for such an act, it may help create post-election unity once the Republicans take office.
Many believe Donald Trump’s legal woes may further divide the country, which will have a negative impact on society and American politics.
A Show of Christianity
As President Biden is a devoted Christian, a presidential pardon for Trump could be a powerful way to promote healing and forgiveness across America and beyond.
The final act could help President Biden heal wounds across America, as it may encourage Americans to forgive Trump’s past mistakes and focus on his presidency instead of his crimes.
The Watergate Scandal
President Joe Biden is likely aware that President Gerald Ford granted President Nixon a presidential pardon following his resignation due to the Watergate scandal.
Many people believe it was a smart move by Ford, as the clemency prevented Nixon’s prosecution, which could have created the biggest divide across the nation and distract from tougher challenges. However, it is unclear if Biden will follow in Ford’s footsteps.
President Biden’s Refusal
President Biden has often vowed he would not pardon Donald Trump for his crimes.
During his 2020 campaign, he was asked by a voter if he would pledge not to grant Trump clemency should he be elected as president, causing him to reply, “Absolutely, yes. I commit.”
In 2023, a reporter asked a similar question, which forced Biden to laugh aloud, indicating he hasn’t changed his stance on granting Donald Trump a presidential pardon.
However, the president has backtracked on his claims before, giving Hunter Biden a pardon after claiming many times that he would not.
A Bold Political Move
A presidential pardon from President Joe Biden could be a smart political move, as the act could help the democratic party connect with Trump supporters.
However, there is a possibility there could be backlash from democrats, as they might want the President-elect to be held accountable for his reported crimes.
Also, it might set a precedent for future presidents that they could be pardoned for one or more federal crimes.
Trump May Not Need a Pardon
As many people are aware, a sitting president cannot face prosecution during his or her time in office. For this reason, President Trump may not need a pardon from President Biden.
The difference between Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon is that Nixon had resigned, which would have likely led to prosecution.
However, there is no guarantee he won’t face legal woes once his second term is over, and a pardon could help him move forward from the criminal conviction.