Trump Begins Biden Prosecution?

President Trump sparked attention on Wednesday with his remarks about former President Joe Biden’s decision not to pardon himself as he left office, despite offering pardons to several family members. In his first TV interview since regaining political power, Trump pointed out that while Biden granted pardons to his brothers, James and Frank, his sister, Valerie, and their spouses, he notably did not extend this courtesy to himself.

Trump highlighted the contradiction in Biden’s actions, noting that while Biden used his presidential powers to pardon those closest to him—many of whom were embroiled in various family business dealings—he chose not to protect himself. Trump speculated that this could leave the door open for potential investigations and prosecutions, suggesting that the lack of a self-pardon was particularly curious given the scrutiny surrounding Biden and his family’s financial dealings.

Before leaving office, Biden issued pardons to his family members, but he maintained that he had done nothing wrong and therefore saw no need to pardon himself. Biden’s statement clarified that these pardons should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt, despite ongoing concerns that they were an attempt to shield his family from further investigation.

The pardons followed years of scrutiny over the Biden family’s business activities, particularly those of Hunter Biden, Joe’s son, and James Biden, Joe’s brother. James Biden used his brother’s political influence to secure business deals, including partnerships with foreign companies linked to China and Ukraine. Hunter Biden, meanwhile, had been pardoned for his tax and gun crimes just before Biden left office. These business dealings have raised suspicions about potential corruption within the Biden family, especially as evidence of their connections with foreign governments and companies continues to emerge.

Republicans, in particular, have zeroed in on the potential for criminal activity linked to these foreign business ventures. Documents, witness testimony, and even photos have suggested that the Biden family’s actions could have violated U.S. laws, especially regarding foreign influence and financial dealings. Despite the Justice Department’s previous decision not to pursue charges against Biden over these matters, questions remain over whether further investigations could yield new revelations or consequences.

Some reports indicate that there may still be open avenues for investigation, including potential violations of laws related to wire fraud or foreign influence, and Republican lawmakers are continuing to push for deeper inquiries. This has kept the issue of Biden’s family business dealings in the spotlight, with some calling for accountability and others questioning whether the pardons were a deliberate attempt to cover up wrongdoing.

While it’s rare for a former president to face criminal charges, the ongoing investigations into Biden’s family have kept the topic of corruption and political accountability at the forefront of national discussions. The future of these investigations remains uncertain, but it is clear that the Biden administration’s actions will continue to be scrutinized.