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• The White House faced backlash for Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's assertions regarding the pardon, emphasized as a product of pressure from Rep. Clyburn, which some see as a betrayal of Biden's previous commitments and credibility.
• Critics note that Biden’s hypocrisy in pardoning his son Hunter raises questions about his commitment to legal accountability, as it seemingly contradicts his previous statements and casts a shadow over his leadership.
• Right-leaning commentators warn that Biden's actions could set dangerous precedents for future presidential pardons, specifically regarding the possibility of pardoning allies from legal troubles stemming from their political actions, such as those involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.