The following article, Joe’s Crooked Cleanup: How Biden Used Pardons to Erase a Legacy of Lies, was first published on The Black Sphere.
Joe Biden’s presidency ended with a predictable yet audacious display of executive power. His decision to grant sweeping pardons to several family members—James Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, and others—serves as the ultimate mic drop in a political career built on duplicity and influence peddling. While Biden frames these pardons as a defense against “baseless” partisan attacks, the truth is that they underscore the Biden family’s decades-long abuse of public trust.
Now we know why Biden needed that family-wide pardon. pic.twitter.com/f5A4F1yRHF
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) January 21, 2025
Biden’s Own Words Betray Him
Let’s start with Biden’s statement accompanying the pardons.
“My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me… Even when individuals have done nothing wrong… the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage their reputations and finances.”
This is classic Biden doublespeak. He presents himself as the righteous patriarch protecting his innocent kin while conveniently ignoring the mountains of evidence that have surfaced over the years.
Multiple shell corporations set up as LLC, wire-transfers, suspicious activity reports, and much more. If this were a soap opera, it would be titled: The Untouchables: Biden Edition.
Irony, Thy Name Is Biden
Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons reek of irony. After all, this is the same man who lambasted Donald Trump for even considering preemptive pardons. Biden supporters decried Trump as a threat to democracy, yet here we are—watching Biden wield the same power to shield his family from accountability. The hypocrisy is as glaring as a spotlight on a Broadway stage.
Nearly 3 minutes straight of Democrats saying preemptive presidential pardons means you’re guilty:
Biden just preemptively pardoned Fauci, Milley, Jan 6th committee, and his family. pic.twitter.com/Bjg0fkgvb3
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 20, 2025
The Case of James Biden
James Biden’s dealings are the epitome of political nepotism. In 2006, James allegedly boasted, “We’ve got people all around the world who want to invest in Joe Biden.” This wasn’t mere bravado; it was a business strategy.
Consider his involvement with Simmons Cooper, a law firm connected to asbestos lawyer Jeff Cooper. The firm invested $1 million in a hedge fund James and Hunter Biden were acquiring, coincidentally during a time when then-Senator Joe Biden played a key role in blocking asbestos reform legislation. Though the Bidens later claimed the investment was returned, the optics—much like Biden’s political promises—remain murky at best.
Valerie Biden Owens: The Sister Act
Valerie Biden Owens, Joe’s younger sister, has been a lifelong fixture in his political orbit, managing his campaigns and benefiting from his rise. Her husband, John Owens, was also pardoned, though details of his transgressions remain conveniently obscured. The pardons, however, suggest that they’re as enmeshed in Biden family dealings as James and Hunter.
The Hunter Biden Factor
No discussion of Biden family pardons would be complete without addressing Hunter. While Joe Biden promised not to pardon his son, the younger Biden’s entanglements cast a long shadow over the family’s credibility. From the infamous laptop—dismissed as “Russian disinformation” by Biden’s allies—to documented payments from Chinese and Ukrainian entities, Hunter Biden’s activities serve as a case study in privilege and impunity.
Pardons as Confessions
In criminal law, a pardon’s acceptance is often seen as an implicit acknowledgment of guilt. Biden’s pardons, therefore, serve as a de facto confession—not only of the individuals involved but of the systemic corruption that defines his legacy. It’s a final act of legal maneuvering that screams: We did it, and there’s nothing you can do about it.
The Dual Justice System
Biden’s actions highlight the very dual system of justice that conservatives have long decried. While everyday Americans face severe consequences for minor infractions, the Biden family operates with impunity, leveraging Joe’s political power to shield themselves from scrutiny.
Even leftist media couldn’t ignore the unseemliness. CNN’s John King commented, “It’s a stain on his legacy to do it like this.” Yet, Democrats as a whole remain conspicuously silent, their outrage reserved for Republicans alone.
The Biden family operates more like a crime syndicate than a political dynasty, using Joe as the don who ensures everyone is protected.
Pardoning your family before charges are even filed is like installing a fire alarm in a building you already know is rigged to explode. It’s not about prevention; it’s about damage control.
A Legacy of Deception
From his 2020 “victory” to the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, Biden’s presidency has been one long exercise in gaslighting. The pardons are merely the exclamation point on a tenure marked by deceit.
Consider Biden’s public persona as “Lunchbucket Joe”—a man of the people. Behind the scenes, he’s Lunchbucket Joe alright—except the lunch bucket is filled with taxpayer dollars and foreign kickbacks.
Worse Than Nixon
Biden’s pardons should be viewed alongside other major political scandals. Richard Nixon’s Watergate pales in comparison, as Nixon never weaponized the presidency to enrich his family. Biden, on the other hand, has institutionalized corruption, using the federal government as both a shield and a sword.
While some outlets like the New York Post and a few brave voices on CNN have criticized Biden’s actions, the broader mainstream media remains complicit. Their refusal to pursue these stories with the same vigor they reserved for Trump’s administration reveals their partisanship.
The Biden Legacy
Joe Biden’s presidency will be remembered as a dark chapter in American history. His pardons not only expose his family’s corruption but also highlight the broader moral bankruptcy of the Democratic Party. By pardoning his relatives, Biden has sent a clear message: rules are for the little people.
History will not be kind to Joe Biden, nor should it be. His actions represent a betrayal of the public trust, and his family’s pardons are a final slap in the face to Americans who believe in justice and accountability.
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