In a dazzling display of political theater that could give even the most seasoned actors a run for their money, President Joe Biden has decided to embrace the fine art of irony. In a decision that has left even the most casual of observers rolling their eyes in disbelief, Biden has granted a pardon to the one and only Hunter Biden. And not just for his recent misadventures, which include a delightful assortment of crackheads, tax evasion, illegal firearm purchases, and, of course, money laundering. No, this pardon extends to pretty much anything Hunter might have gotten up to in the last decade. It’s like giving a kid a lifetime supply of candy right before bedtime, with no adult supervision in sight.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of this act. Biden, who for what seems like an eternity has emphatically claimed that no one is above the law, is now doing his best impression of a circus ringmaster as he waves his magic wand and ensures that his son is untouched by the long arm of justice. When asking Biden about his stance on possible pardons for Hunter, the answer, which was intended to be a firm no, may as well have been a “yes, but only if you’re a Biden.” Somehow, “no” seems to have morphed into “yes” faster than a rabbit disappearing in a hat.
What remains astonishing is the unwavering faith the President has in his son’s abilities. Remember when Biden insisted Hunter was one of the “brightest and most decent men” he knows? That’s quite a statement coming from someone who probably can’t remember where he left his glasses half the time. Humorously, an old Star Wars character would shout, “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope!” and here we have Biden playing both Yoda and the Emperor, expecting us to buy into this new narrative of honor, integrity, and unshakable familial loyalty. The only question is, where does he buy his Jedi robes?
In what can only be described as pure theater, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre repeated what can only be understood as the modern-day mantra: “No, the President will not pardon his son. It’s a personal matter!” If that means a family affair filled with drugs and scandal where no consequence is present, then by all means, let’s keep calling it personal. Meanwhile, this “no pardon” chant still lingers in the air like a bad comic book plotline. One has to wonder if “The Rule of Law” is just a catchy slogan they found on Pinterest.
Yet, here we stand on the precipice of organized chaos, as some in Congress celebrate this legal acrobatics while others shake their heads in bewilderment. It’s almost as if they all forgot the fundamental rule—when you step into the political ring, expect to get knocked out by hypocrisy, and fast! Democrats high-fiving and cheering on Biden’s move to protect his son is rich when juxtaposed against the backdrop of chanting about “no one being above the law.” It’s comedic gold, really. One man’s hypocrisy becomes another man’s “But, look over there!” distraction.
As the Biden administration continues to twinkle with elusive promises and morality tales, one thing remains crystal clear: the circus is in town, and Biden is at the helm. While we all sit back and watch the show unfold, it becomes patently obvious that the only lessons being taught are those of convenience. Rule of law? More like “rule of family ties.” So grab your popcorn, folks—this political pandemonium is just getting started, and if you’re lucky, you might just catch a glimpse of the next family heirloom: a fancy new pardon rolling off the Biden assembly line.
