Over the course of 4 years, former President Joe Biden has pardoned 8,064 people. A pardon means a government decision to allow a person to be relieved of some or all of their legal consequences resulting from a criminal conviction. People are worried and shocked at the few people he pardoned.
During Joe Biden’s presidency he pardoned 8,064 individuals. Most of his pardons were for people who were convicted of illegal marijuana and non-violent crimes. Hours before leaving the office, Biden granted pardons for several family members.
One person who has the most concern from the public is Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Biden repeatedly stated that he wouldn’t pardon his son. Just weeks before Biden’s term ended, it was announced that Hunter Biden was pardoned. This has people confused and worried because there is a case going on where Hunter Biden bought a gun and was allegedly handling drugs. He was charged with three felonies that all related to the purchase of him buying a gun in 2018. Joe Biden also pardoned other family members before his terms ended.
Former President Joe Biden has set a record for presidential pardons with 8,064 clemency actions as US leaders have granted clemency more than 45,000 times. The lowest number of pardons in U.S. history is by William H Harrison and James A. Garfield.
