ABC’s The View faced backlash after its hosts suggested President Joe Biden should pardon his son Hunter Biden for his legal troubles. The panel also joked about extending pardons to Biden’s dog Commander, raising questions about fairness and accountability.
Whoopi Goldberg introduced the discussion by asking whether Biden should pardon Hunter, prompting applause and agreement from the audience. The panelists quickly rallied behind the idea, with Alyssa Farah Griffin calling it a personal decision. “I’d pardon my child,” she said, admitting only minor concern about public perception.
Sunny Hostin argued that Hunter’s indictment for lying on a federal gun form was politically motivated. “The only reason he was indicted is because his last name is Biden,” she claimed, downplaying the seriousness of the charge, which carries a potential 10-year prison sentence.
Sara Haines suggested Biden had earned the right to pardon Hunter after facing significant political challenges. “I just wish he could do one thing,” she said, framing the pardon as a deserved act of grace for the president.
The segment took a lighter turn when Joy Behar called for a pardon for Commander, Biden’s dog, who was removed from the White House after biting several Secret Service agents. “Justice for Commander!” Farah Griffin added.
The discussion has drawn criticism for its double standard, as The View has consistently demanded accountability for President Donald Trump while dismissing serious charges against Hunter Biden. Critics argue this inconsistency undermines the principle that “no one is above the law.”
This episode highlights ongoing debates about the application of justice in high-profile cases and the role of political influence in shaping public opinion.
