“Unveiling the Secrets: The Surprising Stories Behind America’s Most Controversial Presidential Pardons”
In a move that’s sure to raise eyebrows and perhaps a few snickers, President Joe Biden granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to his son Hunter Biden last Sunday night. You might be wondering: is this a strategic familial hug or just a card played in the grand poker game of politics? Whatever your take, it’s a moment that got us all reminiscing about the wacky and wild history of presidential pardons. From Andrew Johnson’s bizarre amnesty for Confederate horses to Bill Clinton’s eyebrow-raising pardons, it seems every leader has danced to their own tune when it comes to who they choose to forgive. So, buckle up, as we take a humorous stroll down memory lane and unpack some of the most memorable pardon moments in U.S. history. After all, if nothing else, it reminds us that when it comes to political decisions, humor is often the best medicine! <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PresidentialPardonsINFO-G-PH.jpg”>LEARN MORE
President Joe Biden issued a “full and unconditional” pardon to his son Hunter Biden last Sunday night. In light of the controversial decision, The Onion looks back on the history of presidential pardons.
1868: Andrew Johnson grants amnesty to all Confederate war horses.
1933: FDR accidentally releases thousands of imprisoned criminals after falling asleep on the pardon button.
1972: Nixon pardons Frank Sinatra’s mobster friend Angelo DeCarlo in a bid to join the Rat Pack.
1974: You know Nixon was never actually convicted of any crimes right? Like, the media always pretends he’s so evil but there was never any real proof of anything. You’re being lied to.
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