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Stephen Colbert’s Take on Biden’s Pardon for Hunter
During his monologue on Monday, Stephen Colbert humorously addressed the recent announcement of President Joe Biden granting a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden. Colbert quipped that while he wasn’t sure if the pardon was appropriate, it certainly qualified Joe for a “world’s greatest dad” mug.
On Sunday, it was revealed that Biden’s pardon covers any potential crimes that Hunter may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, including those described as “offenses against the United States.”
Colbert remarked on the timing of the pardon, suggesting humorously that Biden had sneakily inserted it into a busy week that included his Thanksgiving turkey pardoning duties. He stated, “This pardon proves that with less than two months left in his term, Joe is officially out of malarkeys—by malarkeys, I mean f—s.” He suggested Biden might as well proceed to pardon everyone, proposing an absurd image of loading pardons into a Nerf gun and firing them off indiscriminately.
In his commentary, Colbert also posited that it would be dramatically funny if Biden pardoned all the individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection before former President Trump had the chance to do so, noting how effective that would be in aggravating Trump. As a jest, he declared he would welcome a pardon aimed at late-night talk show hosts, including himself.
Delving deeper into the details of Hunter Biden’s pardon, Colbert noted that the scope of the pardon raised eyebrows because it appeared to contradict a previous commitment made by President Biden regarding the use of his executive powers to shield his son from legal issues. He highlighted that the pardon encompassed not only current charges but also potential offenses that might arise in the specified timeframe.
Colbert emphasized the broad language of the pardon, suggesting such sweeping pardons haven’t been seen in decades. He characterized it as a “tarp” rather than merely a blanket pardon, indicating how comprehensive its implications could be.
The monologue further touched on public frustrations over Biden’s about-face on the issue, raising questions about trust and the consistency of his commitments. Colbert playfully speculated on whether Biden’s past statements were sincere or potentially just a form of jest.
In another segment, Colbert shifted gears to tackle the news of Donald Trump’s impending changes to FBI leadership. Trump announced his intention to replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray with Kash Patel, a figure deeply entrenched in right-wing conspiracies and known for expressing hostility toward the media and perceived political adversaries.
Colbert relayed concerns that Patel’s appointment could signal a troubling turn for the FBI, especially given Patel’s loud declarations about pursuing alleged conspirators across various sectors. The host punctuated his commentary with a bravado-laden retort to Patel, emphasizing his commitment to resisting authoritarianism.
Colbert’s sharp observations are consistent with his style of weaving political commentary into humor, often using lighthearted jabs while addressing serious subjects. To catch the entire monologue and its various segments, viewers are encouraged to watch the full presentation online.
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