President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild, a boy named William Brannon Neal IV, born to his granddaughter Naomi Biden in California. The 10-pound, 4-ounce baby’s name honors Naomi’s husband’s deceased brother. This makes President Biden the first modern president to have a great-grandchild born during his term. The president and First Lady visited Naomi at the hospital before attending a wildfire briefing. The birth follows Naomi’s White House wedding in 2022.
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FBI informant Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to four charges, including tax evasion and obstructing justice, stemming from false accusations against the Biden family. Smirnov fabricated claims of illicit payments to Joe and Hunter Biden from Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company, allegations that fueled conservative criticisms. This plea deal, which carries a potential sentence of four to six years, effectively concludes Special Counsel David Weiss’s investigation into the Bidens. Smirnov’s admissions directly refute the prior accusations of corruption.
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President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, was not an act of nepotism, but rather a necessary measure to prevent the weaponization of the justice system against the Biden family. Hunter’s prosecution, based on relatively minor gun and tax charges, was excessively harsh and politically motivated, exceeding what would typically be brought in similar circumstances. Republicans actively interfered in the initial plea deal, leading to more severe charges. The pardon aims to safeguard against future politically driven prosecutions under a potential Trump administration.
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Meghan McCain criticized President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, on social media, arguing it demonstrated that the president’s family is above the law. This sparked a backlash from commenters who pointed out McCain’s own career benefited from her father’s political prominence. Hunter Biden’s pardon covers tax and drug charges, with President Biden citing political bias in the prosecution. The pardon, issued days before sentencing, has drawn widespread Republican criticism.
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President Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, citing unfair and politically motivated prosecution. The President maintained he did not interfere with the Department of Justice but believed Hunter was treated differently than others facing similar charges. A negotiated plea deal fell apart due to perceived political pressure, leading to the pardon. The President asserted that his son was targeted due to his familial relationship, resulting in a miscarriage of justice.
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