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Why Are Biden's Family Members Protected by His Pardons?
Why Are Biden's Family Members Protected by His Pardons?
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According to a recent Washington Post story, Chinese Communist Party-affiliated companies paid Hunter and James Biden around $4.8 million over a 14-month... 22.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Former US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to his siblings and their spouses before leaving office, alleging they were "targeted by politically motivated investigations."James Biden, Joe's Brother, and Sara Jones Biden, James' WifeEntrepreneur James Biden faced accusations of capitalizing on the Biden name as he reportedly tried to set up a joint venture with a Chinese energy company in 2017.Separately, in a June 2024 letter to the Justice Department, House Republicans accused James Biden and Joe Biden’s son Hunter of making false statements to Congress as part of GOP members’ impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden.James and his wife were reportedly recorded by the FBI in connection with a 1998 bribery probe into a Mississippi trial attorney who was considering a business partnership with James Biden.Francis Biden, Joe's Another Brother He drew attention for linking himself to Joe Biden in a 2021 ad for a Florida law firm. The White House warned at the time that the president’s name shouldn’t be used in connection with any commercial activities.Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's Sister and John Owens, Her HusbandIt remains unclear why Joe Biden pardoned the couple, given a lack of controversy surrounding their activities. Valerie Owens was the campaign manager for Joe Biden’s 1988 and 2008 presidential campaigns, as well as a senior advisor to his successful 2020 presidential campaign.Hunter BidenJoe Biden issued an unconditional pardon for his son in early December. Hunter was scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction for federal gun charges, as well as in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
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Why Are Biden's Family Members Protected by His Pardons?
17:56 22.01.2025 (Updated: 18:19 22.01.2025) According to a recent Washington Post story, Chinese Communist Party-affiliated companies paid Hunter and James Biden around $4.8 million over a 14-month period.
Former US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to his siblings and their spouses before leaving office, alleging they were "targeted by politically motivated investigations."
James Biden, Joe's Brother, and Sara Jones Biden, James' Wife
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James Biden faced accusations of capitalizing on the Biden name as he reportedly tried to set up a joint venture with a Chinese energy company in 2017.
Separately, in a June 2024 letter to the Justice Department, House Republicans accused James Biden and Joe Biden’s son Hunter of making false statements to Congress as part of GOP members’ impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden.
James and his wife were reportedly recorded by the FBI in connection with a 1998 bribery probe into a Mississippi trial attorney who was considering a business partnership with James Biden.
Francis Biden, Joe's Another Brother
He drew attention for linking himself to Joe Biden in a 2021 ad for a Florida law firm. The White House warned at the time that the president’s name shouldn’t be used in connection with any commercial activities.
Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's Sister and John Owens, Her Husband
It remains unclear why Joe Biden pardoned the couple, given a lack of controversy surrounding their activities. Valerie Owens was the campaign manager for Joe Biden’s 1988 and 2008 presidential campaigns, as well as a senior advisor to his successful 2020 presidential campaign.
Joe Biden issued an unconditional pardon for
his son in early December. Hunter was scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction for federal gun charges, as well as in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
