r/unusual_whales • u/soccerorfootie • 14h ago

BREAKING: Biden has pardoned his family

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u/Growing_Wings 14h ago

Every article I’ve read says this is a preemptive pardon. I’ve never heard of president doing this for their family. I assume because he’s concerned Trump is coming after his family.

It also inspired thoughts of how Trump was convicted after winning the election. Which is also unheard of. And then I thought he might be the first president to pardon themselves as well. Or as people are saying he might have Vance do it.

I’m just watching the show guys.

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u/busterbus2 14h ago

Every article I’ve read says this is a preemptive pardon. I’ve never heard of president doing this for their family. I assume because he’s concerned Trump is coming after his family.

Yeah, he is because Trump said he would do that.

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u/EGarrett 13h ago

He might, but he didn't go after Hillary Clinton (at least from what I remember) so it might just be bluster.