A father with the power to keep his son out of jail: it shouldn’t be surprising that President Biden used that power even though he said he wouldn’t. The rule of law and all that... But then an election happened, and the future government took hold with hardliners ready to avenge any real or perceived wrongdoing against Donald J. Trump.

The Biden family traditionally makes big decisions around the dinner table on a holiday. This Thanksgiving in Nantucket was no different and with Hunter there and Biden’s days in office dwindling down to a precious few, Hunter’s freedom and his hard-won sobriety were top of mind for everyone.

Biden’s strong tie to his family is at the core of his being, his role as a father the most important to him—greater than any political fallout.

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No one with a heart would begrudge Biden for pardoning his only living son. The blunder Biden made was promising not to pardon his son whenever the question was posed. He may have had that intention before a plea deal fell apart a year ago in July.........

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