By C. J. Garbo | Guest Columnist, Rocky Mountain Voice
President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, covering all crimes committed or potentially committed between 2014 and 2024, represents not only a historic abuse of power but a grave affront to the principles of justice and democracy.
It encapsulates years of suspicion and mounting evidence of corruption at the highest levels, justifying the worst fears of conservatives and others whose voices were silenced or dismissed by a complicit media.
This pardon cannot be viewed in isolation; it is part of a larger web of criminality, collusion and a concerted effort to suppress dissent, manipulate public opinion and shield the Biden family from accountability. The implications are dire, and the actions taken by President Biden betray a deep corruption that undermines the very foundations of American democracy.
Hunter Biden’s known legal troubles include allegations of tax evasion, illicit business dealings, and questionable associations with foreign entities, including Ukraine’s Burisma and Chinese firms tied to the Communist Party. These dealings raise legitimate concerns about influence-peddling and the selling of access to then-Vice President Joe Biden.
The pardon suggests that the extent of Hunter Biden’s criminality is far deeper than publicly acknowledged. If his actions were merely personal failings, such as drug abuse or tax discrepancies, they could have been handled without the need for such a sweeping and preemptive measure. Instead, the broad scope of the pardon implies a fear of exposure not just for Hunter, but for Joe Biden himself.
Hunter’s business dealings were not conducted in a vacuum. E-mails from his abandoned laptop suggest repeated mentions of “the Big Guy,” widely believed to be Joe Biden, receiving financial benefits from these arrangements. The pardon effectively blocks further investigation into these allegations, raising serious questions about whether President Biden directly participated in or knowingly benefited from criminal activity.
The media’s role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story before the 2020 election cannot be overstated. Major outlets dismissed the story as “Russian disinformation,” despite credible evidence of its authenticity. Social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, went so far as to block its dissemination, silencing dissenting voices and depriving voters of critical information about Biden family corruption.
The implications of this media collusion are profound. By refusing to report on credible allegations against the Bidens, the media betrayed its responsibility as a watchdog and enabled an election outcome based on incomplete information. The consequences of this cover-up are now fully realized in the form of a presidential pardon that mocks the very notion of accountability.
The unprecedented raid on President Donald Trump’s residence and the subsequent legal actions against him now appear as calculated distractions. Trump’s alleged crimes, many of which involve administrative disputes or exaggerated claims, have been amplified to draw attention away from the growing evidence of Biden family corruption.
The Biden administration has effectively weaponized the Justice Department to target its political opponents while shielding itself from scrutiny. By fabricating narratives around Trump’s supposed wrongdoing, they have divided the nation and deflected attention from their own malfeasance. The disparity in treatment is not just an insult to fairness – it is a warning sign of a government willing to subvert justice to protect its own interests.
The pardon of Hunter Biden is not simply a political misstep; it is a catastrophic betrayal of the American people. By circumventing the justice system to shield his family, Joe Biden has sent a clear message: those in power are above the law. This precedent is dangerous, undermining faith in democratic institutions and encouraging future abuses of power.
This act deepens the crisis within the Democratic Party, which now finds itself burdened with defending the indefensible. For a party that has long championed accountability and transparency, the pardon reveals a hypocritical double standard that will likely alienate voters and fracture its base.
The damage extends beyond the party. Ordinary Americans – already disillusioned by rising inflation, unchecked crime and growing divisions – are now confronted with undeniable evidence of systemic corruption. The erosion of public trust in government has reached a tipping point, and without swift accountability, this disillusionment could threaten the stability of the nation itself.
For years, conservatives raised alarms about Hunter Biden’s laptop, the Biden family’s foreign dealings and the apparent unwillingness of the media and government to pursue the truth. These concerns were dismissed as conspiracy theories, even as evidence mounted. The pardon vindicates these suspicions, proving that the questions conservatives asked were not only valid but essential to uncovering the depths of corruption.
The Biden administration’s actions have exposed a political elite willing to use every tool at its disposal to silence opposition and protect its own. This revelation underscores the need for transparency, investigative journalism and an unwavering commitment to truth.
The need for transparency and accountability has never been greater. Ordinarily, I would call upon Congress to launch a full investigation into the Biden family’s dealings, the media’s role in suppressing information and the Justice Department’s selective application of the law, but I have lost faith in the effectiveness of Congress in holding officials accountable since the Hillary Clinton e-mail scandal.
This moment demands leaders with the courage to challenge corruption and restore faith in American democracy. Where are they?
Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden represents a low point in our nation’s moral and ethical standards. It is a betrayal of justice, a mockery of the rule of law and a grave threat to the principles that define a decent and moral society. If unchecked, this precedent will pave the way for further and more harmful abuses of power, eroding the very fabric of our nation.
Do the American people not deserve leaders who embody accountability, transparency and an unwavering commitment to justice and fairness? Or have we, through our complacency, become the unwitting architects of our own betrayal – reaping the consequences of placing blind trust in those who have governed us with deceit over the past four years, and in the media that has failed us for far longer?
C. J. Garbo is a cyber security executive for a global technology solutions company and a native of Colorado, holding a bachelor’s in political science from Metropolitan State University of Denver, and a master’s in human resource management from Regis University. He is the vice chair of the Douglas County Planning Commission and the senior legislative aide to Representative-elect Max Brooks of House District 45. CJ is also a 15-year former law enforcement veteran. He has worked on local campaigns, and as campaign manager for Joe Andujo (District 8, U.S. House) and Greg Lopez (governor). Additionally, he is a former chair of the Douglas County Young Republicans.
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