Hunter Biden pardoned by his father, Trump denounced "an abuse of justice."

This is an unprecedented decision. The president of the United States, Joe Biden, announced the full grace given to his son Hunter Biden. The latter had been convicted earlier this year for tax evasion and illegal possession of a firearm—a presidential initiative, which raises serious reactions in an already tense political climate.

Hunter Biden immediately after the announcement asked federal judges to classify the criminal prosecution against him. According to the American media, his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, filed a formal request, citing the presidential pardon as a basis for the final judgment of the court proceedings.

In an official statement, Joe Biden said that his son had been treated unfairly. On the charge of illegal possession of a weapon, he said that it was very rare that federal spending be retained for errors related to the filling of forms to purchase weapons in the absence of aggravating circumstances. On tax evasion, he added that taxpayers who regulate their taxes late, even in case of dependence, will tend to impose financial penalties and non-criminal.

The president has denounced what he calls "political pressure" orchestrated by his opponents, claiming that these attacks were aimed at harming his person and his election campaign. This statement contradicts, however, the repeated assurances from the White House these last few months, which had alleged that Hunter Biden would not benefit from favor, even after his convictions.

The reaction of President-elect Donald Trump didn't wait. In a message posted on its social network, Truth Social, Trump blasted what he called an "abuse of justice" and a "monumental mistake.". He even ironized questioning if the grace of Joe Biden extended to the protesters on January 6, 2021, which he described as "hostages imprisoned for years.".

Trump has seized this opportunity to revive the debate on the attack on the Capitol, during which his supporters had tried to prevent the certification of the results of the presidential election.

The presidential pardon of Hunter Biden comes in a context where the accusations of patronage and politicization of the justice system divide deeply on public opinion. If this gesture is intended to correct an injustice for Joe Biden, its critics see it as a blatant example of two weights, two measures within the American judicial system.

This controversy is set to weigh on the political debate to come, amplifying divisions and fueling criticism of the independence of institutions. Beyond the case of Hunter Biden, it is the integrity of the presidency of Joe Biden who finds himself in the spotlight.