Media lied about Joe Biden for years – and he just burnt them

In one swift stroke, President Joe Biden obliterated the long-standing myth of his moral fortitude—and in doing so, took down the credibility of a media establishment that had tirelessly propped him up for years.

Sunday’s announcement of a sweeping, unconditional pardon for his son Hunter Biden wasn’t just a policy decision; it was the ultimate betrayal of the narrative Biden’s allies in the Fourth Estate carefully crafted. A narrative portraying the president as an honorable, old-school statesman who placed justice above personal loyalty.

For over a year, Biden repeatedly vowed he would not pardon his son, even amid the swirling scandals of Hunter’s gun and tax convictions. His surrogates amplified this promise, touting it as evidence of Biden’s integrity. The press, eager to contrast Biden’s restraint with Donald Trump’s boldness, lavished him with praise.

CNN’s Abby Phillip sternly rebuked skeptics, insisting Biden had “ruled out” any pardon. MSNBC’s SE Cupp marveled at Biden’s supposed “moral clarity,” while legal analyst Neal Katyal declared his stance nothing short of “presidential.” But all this fawning evaporated as Biden announced his son’s pardon for crimes spanning a decade, effectively nullifying years of investigative and judicial work.

The President’s Justification: ‘War Politics’

Asked about the stunning reversal, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered a vague defense, claiming that “war politics” had “infected the process.” But what does that even mean? As critics pointed out, it was political double-talk—designed to deflect rather than justify.

The pardon not only clears Hunter’s name of his current convictions but also shields him from any future legal troubles related to his murky past. It’s an extraordinary gesture, made all the more remarkable by Biden’s prior insistence that his son would face justice like any other American.

The Media’s Role in Propping Up the Illusion

For years, the media shielded Joe Biden from scrutiny, spinning his personal and political failings into virtues. When The New York Post broke the Hunter Biden laptop story in 2020, the press dismissed it as Russian disinformation, later shown to be completely false. They ignored Biden’s obvious cognitive decline, painting him instead as a steady hand who would “restore the soul of America.”

But Sunday’s pardon has exposed the hollow foundation of these claims. Journalists who once touted their role as watchdogs of democracy now face uncomfortable questions about their complicity in propping up a leader whose actions betray the very values they claimed he embodied.

A Legacy in Tatters

This isn’t just about Hunter Biden’s legal troubles; it’s about the destruction of a president’s legacy and the tarnishing of the media outlets that stood by him. The press has long lectured Americans about the sanctity of democracy, warning that it “dies in darkness.” Yet, when the glaring light of truth shines on their preferred candidate, they retreat into shadows.

As Biden’s presidency winds down and his political career nears its end, one undeniable truth remains: his actions have not only eroded trust in his leadership but also in the institutions that were supposed to hold him accountable.

For the media, the cost of their unwavering allegiance to Joe Biden is now clear. The question is: will they learn from it, or will they double down on the illusion? Only time will tell, but for many Americans, the damage is already done.