In a surprising twist that has left political pundits scratching their heads and meme creators gleefully rubbing their hands together, President Joe Biden announced on December 1, 2024, that he had granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden. This decision comes just weeks before Hunter was scheduled to face sentencing for federal gun charges and tax evasion. The internet’s reaction? A delightful flood of memes capturing the absurdity of the situation.
When it seemed the Biden administration couldn’t get any more unpredictable, Joe Biden made a bold move by issuing his son a "full and unconditional pardon." This marks a significant departure from his earlier statements in which he insisted he wouldn’t use his presidential powers to assist family members.
The official pardon covers any federal offenses Hunter may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. This includes his controversial tenure on the board of Burisma, which has been a hot-button issue for years. One can only imagine the family dinners where conversations about "selective prosecution" and "political motivations" turned into awkward pauses.
As soon as the news broke, social media exploded with memes that ranged from the hilarious to the downright outrageous. Here are some of the funniest memes that you will come across:
1."When Joe Biden pardons Hunter the day after Kash Patel gets nominated to run the FBI"
We have the same look on our faces.
2.“Hunter Biden is pardoned. Joe signed it this morning.”
Let it be known that..
3."In a stunning turn of events, Joe Biden accidentally pardoned Hunter, the TV show."
Only the show.
4."Joe Biden finally cracked and pardoned Hunter, proving that his comments about nobody being above the law were a total smokescreen"
Yup.
5."Joe Biden calling in the pardon for Hunter"
Son, you're forgiven.
6."Hunter is pardoned"
Political standpoints you know!
7."Biden just pardoned Hunter on all charges!!!"
Who..who..whoa!
8."We did it, Joe. Inspite you lying on national TV, you pardoned Hunter."
Did his job. Right or wrong, we don't know.
9."I knew he was going to. they went low, and he went to hell!"
Some people knew what was coming.
10."To err is human, to forgive divine"
With love, from father to son.
11."No one, but Hunter"
Is anyone above the law?
12."Another 'promise' down the drain"
Here it goes again.
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Reactions from Washington D.C. were predictably divided. Republicans swiftly seized the opportunity to criticize Biden, with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accusing him of dishonesty regarding Hunter's legal issues. Meanwhile, some Democrats voiced disappointment over the decision, arguing that it undermines accountability.
As Hunter Biden sidesteps potential prison time thanks to his father’s last-minute pardon, it is clear that the internet will keep churning out memes that reflect our collective astonishment at this latest twist in American politics.
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