President Trump granted a full pardon to Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, declaring his prosecution to be politically motivated payback for exposing corruption at the heart of the Biden family empire.
Quick Takes
- Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business associate, received a full presidential pardon from Trump after being convicted in a securities fraud case while Hunter Biden escaped charges in the same matter.
- Archer had testified before Congress about Joe Biden’s direct involvement in Hunter’s business dealings, contradicting Biden’s repeated claims of separation from his son’s activities.
- Trump determined Archer’s prosecution was politically motivated retaliation for exposing Biden family corruption and influence peddling schemes.
- While Archer faced years in prison, Hunter Biden received a pardon from his father for gun and tax charges that could have resulted in decades of imprisonment.
Justice for a Biden Family Whistleblower
In a move praised by supporters as righting a grave injustice, President Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Devon Archer, the former business partner of Hunter Biden who was convicted of securities fraud related to a tribal bond scheme. Trump described Archer’s prosecution as clearly politically motivated, noting the stark contrast between Archer’s legal fate and that of Hunter Biden, who was involved in the same 2015 bond deal but faced no charges. The pardon comes after Archer provided crucial testimony to the House Oversight Committee that contradicted President Biden’s long-standing claims of having no knowledge or involvement in his son’s business dealings.
The selective prosecution against Archer stood in sharp contrast to the treatment of Hunter Biden, who was recently pardoned by his father after being convicted on federal gun charges and pleading guilty to nine tax-related charges. Hunter had been facing up to 17 years in prison for tax charges and an additional 25 years for gun-related charges before receiving his father’s pardon. The stark difference in how justice was applied between the two business partners raised serious questions about political influence within the justice system and whether Archer was targeted specifically because of his willingness to expose Biden family corruption.
Archer’s Crucial Testimony Against the Biden Family
Archer’s testimony to Congress provided damning evidence against President Biden, directly contradicting Biden’s repeated assertions of having no involvement in his son’s business affairs. According to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, Archer’s testimony was one of many pieces of evidence proving “Joe Biden lied from start to finish about his family’s influence peddling racket.” Archer detailed multiple instances where Joe Biden participated in business calls and meetings with Hunter’s foreign business associates, revealing that the elder Biden was actually considered “the brand” that Hunter was selling to foreign entities seeking influence in American politics.
“I Never Spoke to My Son About His Overseas Business Dealings” – said former President Biden
The investigation by the House Oversight Committee uncovered a complex network of approximately 20 shell companies used to hide foreign payments, with evidence pointing to Joe Biden being at the center of this operation. IRS whistleblowers further testified that the Department of Justice actively blocked them from pursuing evidence that led directly to the president. These revelations stand in stark contrast to Biden’s categorical denials, including his claim that his son “has not made money in China,” despite substantial evidence to the contrary uncovered during the committee’s investigation.
A Tale of Two Legal Outcomes
The striking difference in how the justice system treated Archer versus Hunter Biden highlights concerns about the weaponization of federal agencies against political opponents. While Archer faced conviction and prison time, Hunter Biden was shielded from prosecution in the same tribal bond fraud case, despite evidence of his involvement. Later, when Hunter did face charges related to gun possession and tax evasion, his father’s pardon eliminated any consequences. This disparity formed part of the basis for Trump’s pardon decision, with the president concluding that Archer had been unfairly targeted for his willingness to speak truthfully about Biden family corruption.
Archer is not alone in receiving vindication from the Trump administration after exposing Biden family corruption. IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, who revealed Department of Justice obstruction in the Hunter Biden tax investigation, was recently promoted to deputy chief of IRS criminal investigations. Tony Bobulinski, another business associate who came forward with evidence about Biden family dealings with China, campaigned alongside Archer for Trump during the election. These appointments and pardons signal Trump’s commitment to rewarding those who stood up against corruption despite facing significant personal and professional risks for doing so.
