Legal scholar Jonathan Turley criticizes President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, asserting it reinforces a pattern of corruption and dishonesty. Turley, a professor at George Washington University, suggests that Hunter Biden should still be subject to Congressional questioning regarding his alleged involvement in influence peddling schemes dating back to 2014.
Turley contends that the Biden family has a history of leveraging political connections for personal gain, referring to them as experts in influence peddling. He believes this pardon cements their reputation and highlights their consistent avoidance of accountability. He emphasizes Congress's power to demand answers and hold them responsible.
Turley characterizes the Biden administration's ethical standing as rapidly deteriorating, viewing this pardon as the culmination of its corrupt practices. He expresses concern over the administration's apparent disregard for ethical principles.
In a published opinion piece, Turley further argues that this pardon will be remembered as a shameful moment in presidential history. He criticizes the pardon as unethical and inappropriate, despite being within the president's legal authority. He accuses President Biden of lying to conceal a corruption scandal that allegedly enriched his family through influence peddling. He contrasts Hunter Biden's perceived sense of impunity with the president's portrayal of him as a victim.
