Longtime Biden adviser rips ‘rationale’ of Hunter pardon: ‘Attack on our judicial system’
Anita Dunn, a longtime confidante of President Biden and former senior adviser, has criticized the president’s handling of his son Hunter’s pardon, calling it an “attack on our judicial system.” Dunn expressed her disagreement with the timing and rationale of the pardon, stating that it should have been done at the end of the term with compassion, like many other pardons and commutations.
During a panel at the DealBook Summit 2024, Dunn stated, “I absolutely agree with the president’s decision here, I do not agree with the way it was done, I don’t agree with the timing, and I don’t agree frankly with the attack on our judicial system.” She further elaborated on her concerns about the president’s statement and the impact it could have on the rule of law.
Dunn, who has been a key figure in Democratic Party politics and served in various roles in the Biden administration, emphasized that she was not part of any conversations about pardoning Hunter Biden at the White House. She reiterated that she agrees with the pardon itself but disagreed with the timing, argument, and rationale behind it.
The criticism from Dunn comes as recent polling shows that only 20% of Americans approve of President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter, despite his previous statements vowing not to give him special treatment. The president defended his decision by stating that Hunter had been unfairly prosecuted and treated differently due to “raw politics.”
Overall, Dunn’s comments have sparked a reaction on social media, with many expressing surprise at her criticism of the president’s actions. The controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s pardon continues to raise questions about transparency, fairness, and the rule of law in the Biden administration.
