Joe Biden Released Prisoners Before Leaving Office
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U.S. President Joe Biden, before concluding his presidential term, pardoned 39 criminals and reduced sentences for nearly 1,500 offenders. This was reported on Thursday, December 12, by the White House, citing Biden's remarks.
“America is a nation built on opportunities and second chances,” Biden said. “It is an honor for me to pardon individuals who have shown remorse and rehabilitation,” he added.
According to the White House, all pardoned individuals demonstrated “successful rehabilitation” and a commitment to making their communities safer. Prisoners who had their sentences reduced were placed under house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic and served at least one year of their sentences at home. Biden also officially pardoned his son Hunter Biden on December 1.
The White House described these pardons as the largest in modern U.S. history.
Trump is not far behind Biden in releasing convicts. He is also set to stand by his position. The 47th U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that he plans to pardon many participants of the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots.
“I will act on the very first day,” Trump said. According to him, many of his supporters convicted for those events have been “held for years in filthy, disgusting places that should never have existed.” However, Trump clarified that he does not intend to pardon all convicted individuals and will review cases individually.
It should be reminded that on January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, claiming that Joe Biden's presidential election victory was fraudulent. During the events, many protesters and police officers were injured, four demonstrators and one law enforcement officer lost their lives.
According to the White House, all pardoned individuals demonstrated “successful rehabilitation” and a commitment to making their communities safer. Prisoners who had their sentences reduced were placed under house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic and served at least one year of their sentences at home. Biden also officially pardoned his son Hunter Biden on December 1.
The White House described these pardons as the largest in modern U.S. history.
Trump is not far behind Biden in releasing convicts. He is also set to stand by his position. The 47th U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that he plans to pardon many participants of the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots.
“I will act on the very first day,” Trump said. According to him, many of his supporters convicted for those events have been “held for years in filthy, disgusting places that should never have existed.” However, Trump clarified that he does not intend to pardon all convicted individuals and will review cases individually.
It should be reminded that on January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, claiming that Joe Biden's presidential election victory was fraudulent. During the events, many protesters and police officers were injured, four demonstrators and one law enforcement officer lost their lives.
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