Warwick, RI - RI Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers today criticized President Joe Biden’s last-minute pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, calling it a troubling breach of public trust. The pardon follows President Biden’s recent claims that Hunter Biden was “unfairly prosecuted,” despite ongoing legal proceedings and serious allegations against him.

“This is a deeply disappointing move that undermines the American people’s faith in the justice system,” said Chairman Powers. “President Biden’s decision to pardon his son directly contradicts his earlier pledge to respect the independence of the Department of Justice. Actions like this fuel perceptions that justice is not applied equally to all citizens.”

President Biden’s claim that his son was unfairly prosecuted has also drawn sharp criticism. Chairman Powers noted that the same argument could be made about how political opponents, including President Donald Trump, have faced extraordinary scrutiny and legal challenges in recent years.

“For years, many Americans have watched as political figures were targeted for partisan reasons, further dividing the country,” said Chairman Powers. “But pardoning a family member in the 11th hour of a presidency sends the wrong message about accountability and fairness, especially when the rule of law is already under scrutiny.”

Chairman Powers assured voters that the incoming administration of President Donald J. Trump will restore fairness and integrity to America’s justice system. “When President Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, the American people can rest assured that law and order will return to the White House,” Powers declared. “We will no longer have one set of rules for the elite and another for everyone else. It’s time to rebuild the public’s trust in our institutions.”