In another polarizing segment on ABC’s The View, the hosts urged President Joe Biden to pardon his son Hunter Biden, drawing accusations of hypocrisy. The discussion comes after years of denouncing President Donald Trump and insisting that “no one is above the law.”
Whoopi Goldberg introduced the topic by asking whether Biden should grant a pardon to his son, a question met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience. The conversation quickly turned into a defense of Hunter’s actions and a push for leniency from the president.
Alyssa Farah Griffin supported the idea, describing it as a personal decision. “I’d bury a body for my child,” she quipped, downplaying the broader implications of a presidential pardon. She acknowledged concerns about public distrust in government but dismissed them as secondary.
Sunny Hostin claimed Hunter’s gun charge—lying on a federal form—was politically motivated, arguing, “The only reason he was indicted is because his last name is Biden.” Hostin ignored the fact that the offense is punishable by up to 10 years in prison under federal law.
Sara Haines took the defense further, suggesting Biden had been unfairly targeted during his presidency. “I feel like this would be the one thing I would wish for him,” she said, advocating for Biden to exit the presidency by pardoning Hunter.
The segment concluded with Joy Behar humorously calling for a pardon for Biden’s dog Commander, who was removed from the White House after biting incidents.
Critics have called out the show’s hosts for their apparent double standard, contrasting their leniency toward Hunter with their harsh judgment of Trump. The segment reignites debates about the integrity of the justice system and whether political figures receive preferential treatment.
