Trump called Hunter Biden's pardon a violation of justice

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, December 2, called the pardon of Hunter Biden by his father, current leader of the country Joe Biden, "an abuse and violation of justice."

"Does the pardon given to Joe Hunter include the January 6 hostages (participants in the Capitol storming. - Ed.) who have been incarcerated for years?" - he wrote on his Truth Social network.

He called Biden Jr.'s pardon "an abuse and violation of justice."

Earlier on Dec. 1, Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in two criminal cases. The president noted that cases like Hunter's are usually resolved with more lenient measures, but that his "opponents in Congress" had used the charges against Biden's presidency. He emphasized that his son was targeted solely because of political pressure.

On the same day, Hunter Biden's lawyers said his future was jeopardized by Trump's victory. "There is no question that Trump has named Hunter as a member of his enemies list," they said. His team also said Trump "could turn revenge on prosecutors" if they don't take a tougher stance.

Before that, on October 24, Trump - then a presidential candidate - admitted that he could pardon Hunter Biden after his victory. According to the politician, he is able to take such a step, although he himself was severely persecuted by the current authorities.

In September, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine counts of criminal charges of non-payment of taxes, and in June - on three counts of weapons possession.