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Other controversial presidential pardons in American history

John Fea   |  December 5, 2024

According to Joshua Zeitz, Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden was less controversial than these presidential pardons:

George Washington pardoned two whiskey rebels.

Andrew Johnson pardoned Confederate officers.

George H.W. Bush pardoned six men convicted in the Iran Contra affair.

Bill Clinton pardoned his half-brother.

Over at Politico, Zeitz has more.

Filed Under: Way of Improvement Tagged With: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, George Washington, Hunter Biden, Iran Contra Affair, Joe Biden, Joshua Zeitz, presidential pardons, Reconstruction, Roger Clinton, Whiskey Rebellion