Trump grants full pardon to Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden who testified against the Biden family, claiming he was unfairly targeted while Hunter escaped scrutiny for similar actions.
Quick Takes
- President Trump announced a full pardon for Devon Archer during the NCAA wrestling championship in Philadelphia.
- Archer faced a decade-long legal battle over securities fraud while Hunter Biden, initially the investigation target, was never charged.
- The pardon was arranged by Tony Bobulinski, another former Biden business associate turned whistleblower.
- Archer previously testified that Hunter regularly involved Joe Biden in business calls with foreign partners.
- Trump’s pardon directly contrasts with Biden’s previous pardon of his son Hunter before leaving office.
Biden Whistleblower Receives Presidential Clemency
In a decisive move demonstrating the stark differences between administrations, President Donald Trump announced a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer during the NCAA wrestling championship finals in Philadelphia. Archer, a former Yale classmate and business partner of Hunter Biden, has been entangled in a complex legal battle for nearly a decade. The announcement came during a celebratory event for Penn State’s wrestling team, where Trump received an enthusiastic welcome from attendees. The pardon was arranged through a meeting set up by Tony Bobulinski, another former Hunter Biden associate who became a whistleblower against the Biden family’s business dealings.
Upon receiving news of the pardon, Archer expressed profound gratitude to Trump. “I want to extend my deepest thanks to President Trump,” Archer said, describing himself as a victim of a “convoluted lawfare effort” by the Biden family. The pardon brings closure to Archer’s tumultuous legal journey, which began with a conviction for securities fraud related to a tribal bonds scheme in which Hunter Biden was also implicated but never charged. Throughout his ordeal, Archer’s conviction was overturned and reinstated multiple times, with a resentencing scheduled for later this year that now appears moot in light of Trump’s clemency.
President Trump has granted a full pardon to Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, who was convicted in 2018 for securities fraud. Archer later turned whistleblower in the Biden impeachment inquiry, with Trump claiming he was "screwed by the Bidens." pic.twitter.com/aLAjAl3UvC
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The Double Standard: Hunter Walks Free While Archer Faced Prison
The stark contrast in legal outcomes between Archer and Hunter Biden has raised significant questions about equal application of justice. Archer was convicted in 2018 of securities fraud connected to a $60 million tribal bonds scheme, despite evidence suggesting Hunter Biden’s involvement in the same affair. Investigators originally targeted Hunter Biden in connection with the fraud but ultimately brought no charges against him. Instead, Archer faced the full force of prosecution alone, reinforcing claims that he was sacrificed to protect the Biden family’s reputation and interests.
This situation became even more contentious after Joe Biden, before leaving office, preemptively pardoned Hunter for any crimes related to his Ukrainian business dealings. The elder Biden’s pardon of his son stands in stark contrast to Archer’s years of legal struggles, during which he faced the possibility of prison time while his former business partner remained free. The disparity has fueled criticism about preferential treatment and potential abuse of power, with Trump’s pardon of Archer viewed by supporters as a correction of injustice.
Testimony That Shook Washington
Archer’s significance extends beyond his legal troubles into the political realm through his testimony to Congress. In 2023, he testified in the House impeachment inquiry investigating Joe Biden’s involvement in Hunter’s business dealings. During this testimony, Archer revealed multiple instances where Hunter placed his father on speakerphone during meetings with foreign business partners. This directly contradicted Joe Biden’s repeated claims that he had “never discussed” his son’s international business ventures, providing key evidence for Republican investigations into potential corruption.
Following his congressional testimony, Archer became increasingly vocal about what he characterized as the Biden family’s exploitation of political connections for financial gain. He and Bobulinski both campaigned for Trump during the recent election, forming a friendship based on their shared experiences with the Biden business network. Trump’s pardon is viewed by supporters as recognition of Archer’s courage in coming forward with his testimony, despite significant personal risk. Meanwhile, IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, who exposed DOJ obstruction in a tax investigation of Hunter, has been promoted to deputy chief of IRS criminal investigations under the new administration.
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Trump Promises Pardon for Ex-Hunter Biden Business Partner Devon Archer
Trump Vows To Pardon Devon Archer, Ex-Business Partner Of Hunter Biden
