The first lady isn’t holding back. She wants as much power and control as possible.
And Jill Biden’s latest maniacal scheme has caused the White House to erupt in total chaos.
According to recent reports, First Lady Jill Biden may have played a pivotal role in President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
“Clearly there was pressure inside the family,” Jeff Zeleny, CNN’s chief national affairs correspondent, remarked during a segment on the network Monday.
Zeleny explained that in recent weeks, “Dr. Jill Biden – first lady Jill Biden – was very supportive of the president doing something like this.” He added that President Biden, 82, had been hesitant about the move but suggested the first lady’s advocacy tipped the scales.
“Of course, I support the pardon of my son,” Jill Biden told reporters at the White House Monday, signaling her alignment with the president’s controversial decision.
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Jill Biden has built a reputation as a formidable and influential figure within the Biden administration. Many consider her one of the most influential first ladies of the past century.
Throughout her tenure, she has reportedly maintained tight control over access to the president, sparking criticism that she has sought to shield him from media scrutiny and allegations about his cognitive health.
However, her reported role in securing a pardon for Hunter comes against the backdrop of a complex and fraught family dynamic.
Hunter, 54, has had a contentious relationship with his stepmother, as revealed by text messages from his infamous laptop.
In those messages, he referred to Jill Biden in disparaging terms, calling her an “entitled c–t” and a “vindictive moron.”
Hunter Biden has faced a series of legal troubles, including pleading guilty in September to nine counts related to $1.4 million in unpaid taxes.
Earlier, he was convicted on three federal gun charges for possessing a firearm while addicted to illegal drugs.
He was slated to be sentenced in December for these charges but will avoid further legal consequences following the presidential pardon.
President Biden defended his decision, stating that Hunter was being “selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted.” That’s especially ironic coming from Biden who’s Department of Justice has been unfairly prosecuting Donald Trump over the past few years.
The pardon effectively spares the younger Biden from court appearances initially scheduled for Dec. 12 and Dec. 16, a move that has drawn both scrutiny and praise.
Overall, it’s not surprising to see Jill Biden have a hand in this decision by President Biden.
Many have assumed that she’s basically running the country for her husband due to his cognitive decline. There’s likely more decision making from her that’s happened behind the scenes that we won’t ever hear about.
Stay tuned to The Federalist Wire.
