The View hosts call for Biden to pardon Hunter Biden

In a recent episode of The View, the panel explored the topic of a potential pardon for Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, as Thanksgiving approached. Whoopi Goldberg initiated the discussion, raising concerns about how a pardon might affect the Biden family in the political landscape. The co-hosts seemed largely in favor of granting a pardon, with Alyssa Farah Griffin voicing support for such action, especially if it were to be extended towards her own hypothetical child. However, she also acknowledged the backlash a pardon might provoke due to ongoing injustices faced by less privileged individuals in the justice system. Reflecting on past presidencies, Ana Navarro recalled Donald Trump's decision to pardon Charlie Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, which had raised similar ethical debates earlier. The panel debated whether such actions should reflect on current legal practices, with Sunny Hostin suggesting that Hunter Biden's indictment may have been motivated more by his familial ties than by any wrongdoing. Sara Haines expressed exhaustion over the ongoing challenges faced by the administration, suggesting that a pardon would allow for a clean slate as the president transitions from his role. The conversation took a lighter turn when Joy Behar humorously suggested pardoning the president's dogs, drawing laughter from the audience as co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin agreed with her sentiment about one of the Biden dogs, Commander. Overall, the episode showcased varied opinions on how personal connections influence legal proceedings, especially in high-profile cases like that of Hunter Biden.