CNN Humiliates Joe Biden by Rolling the Tape on 7 Damaging Clips Regarding Hunter's Pardon

The mainstream media distanced itself from President Joe Biden long ago.

Even so, it’s still noteworthy when establishment media figures hold the president accountable after years of shielding him from substantial critique.

Take, for example, Monday’s segment on “CNN This Morning,” where host Kasie Hunt aired seven clips of Biden and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre promising that what unfolded Sunday—the president granting a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden—would never occur.

“The Biden Justice Department has been politicized,” Hunt began, setting the tone for the discussion.

Whether intentional or not, Hunt’s commentary inadvertently supported President-elect Donald Trump.

“That’s the message this morning from, no, not just Donald Trump, but from President Joe Biden himself,” she remarked.

Hunt pointed out that Biden had granted his son a “full and unconditional pardon,” contradicting “repeated public assurances” that such an action was off the table.

Hunter Biden, convicted of three felony gun charges in Delaware, faced a potential 25-year prison sentence. He also pleaded guilty to tax-related offenses.

What stood out most, however, was the pardon’s scope. It extended to all potential crimes dating back to 2014—a significant year in Hunter Biden’s controversial career, as it marked his appointment to the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian gas company.

Hunt described the pardon as “an extraordinarily sweeping pardon” with “broad language, unlike any in recent history.”

She then played clips of Biden and Jean-Pierre repeatedly asserting that such a pardon would not happen.

The earliest clip was from July 2023, when Jean-Pierre definitively answered “no” when asked about the possibility of Biden pardoning his son.

Additional clips followed, with Jean-Pierre reiterating the stance before Biden himself made similar public statements.

On June 6, David Muir of ABC News asked, “Have you ruled out a pardon for your son?”

“Yes,” Biden replied firmly.

A week later, Biden reiterated his intent to “abide by the jury decision” and promised, “I will not pardon him.”

Jean-Pierre echoed this on Aug. 15.

Even as late as Nov. 7—just two days after Election Day—the press secretary maintained the president’s position:

“We’ve been asked that question multiple times. Our answer stands, which is ‘no.’”

Readers can view the striking compilation of clips on YouTube, beginning around the 1:55 mark.

Since Biden’s poor debate showing against Trump on June 27, the mainstream media has been increasingly critical of the president. Democratic Party leaders moved swiftly, replacing Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket within a month.

As a result, outlets like CNN now feel free to expose Biden’s missteps and dishonesty, viewing him as useful only for advancing certain agendas, such as escalating international conflicts.

But the dynamic cuts both ways. Biden, now estranged from his former establishment allies, has little incentive to remain loyal. If the optics of his son’s pardon reflect poorly on the Democratic Party, why should he care?

Additionally, Biden likely had strategic motivations for issuing the pardon when he did.

On Saturday, Trump announced his intent to nominate Kash Patel—a staunch opponent of the deep state—as FBI director. If Biden hadn’t already grasped Trump’s resolve to dismantle entrenched corruption in Washington, D.C., Patel’s nomination surely drove the point home.

Ultimately, the mainstream media’s decision to highlight Biden’s dishonesty should not surprise anyone. Nor should it shock anyone that Biden chose to prioritize protecting his family, even if it came at the expense of his political allies.