Biden's Pardon Controversy Highlights Alleged Political Bias of US DOJ: Sushant Sareen

New Delhi, Dec 3 (NationPress) Sushant Sareen, a Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and an expert in foreign policy, has expressed strong criticism of US President Joe Biden's unexpected move to grant a pardon to his eldest son, Hunter Biden, labeling the actions of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) as politically motivated.

Biden's decision to pardon Hunter, who faced convictions for gun-related offenses and tax discrepancies, has ignited significant backlash and commentary from Indian analysts. This action raises questions about the autonomy of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and its legal proceedings against the Adani Group.

Seen as a major reversal from his prior commitments, Biden's choice has rekindled discussions regarding the fairness of the US justice system. Previously, Biden had promised that he would refrain from using his presidential authority to influence his son's legal issues, demonstrating his dedication to the rule of law.

Yet, he has defended his recent decision by asserting that the case against Hunter was driven by political motivations aimed at attempting to break him and his family.

This pardon has faced criticism from various factions, with President-elect Donald Trump labeling it a miscarriage of justice.

Sareen pointed out the historical significance of Biden's action, suggesting it could mark the first instance of a US President granting a pardon to a family member.

"There are two or three aspects to this. First, in the United States, we have often seen that as a President's term approaches its end, they utilize their power to issue general pardons in certain cases, often without checks or balances," he remarked.

"Previous presidents have pardoned numerous individuals, including those implicated in tax-related offenses who were not even present in the US. Despite being absent from the country for years, they were still granted pardons. However, in the case of Biden's son, this is arguably the first occasion when a president has extended such a pardon to a family member," Sareen conveyed to IANS.

Sareen further contrasted Biden's actions to the scrutiny faced by Donald Trump, asserting that the former US President encountered far more intense legal challenges.

He denounced the US DOJ for what he characterized as politically motivated actions, referring to the situation concerning Indian industrialist Gautam Adani.

"This illustrates how the US DOJ is leveraged to make unfounded allegations. A similar charge was leveled against Gautam Adani. Upon examining the charge sheet and the construction of the case, it is remarkable. The US, which proclaims itself a superpower, has concocted a case so feeble that it wouldn't hold up in a nation like Pakistan," Sareen expressed.

According to Sareen, the intentions behind such actions are rooted in geopolitical factors.

"The rationale behind this is that they see Adani as a considerable hindrance to their global philosophy. They believe that if they can undermine Adani, they can also weaken the Indian government. This sentiment is especially true given that left-wing, ultra-liberal, or far-left factions in the US oppose any support for Hinduism or the current Indian administration," he added.

Sareen also pointed to the alleged participation of international networks in efforts to destabilize India.

"There is also the involvement of the so-called Soros network. We've seen a notable video where George Soros himself stated that if they dismantle Adani, they can subsequently target the Modi government, intending to create discord between the US and Indian administrations," he stated.

The pardon has raised serious concerns regarding the impartiality of the US justice system, with critics arguing that such actions compromise America's credibility as a global proponent of democracy and the rule of law.

Experts suggest that this controversy may have ramifications for US-India relations, especially in light of the perceived targeting of Indian business and political figures.