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The Right to Pardon: A Presidential Privilege
Goldberg raised a key point about the unique power of the presidency when it comes to pardons. She questioned why Biden's actions were being treated with such scrutiny compared to past presidents. The discourse around the pardon stirred debate over whether his action represented a familial bias or a legitimate exercise of presidential authority.
Critics on both sides of the political spectrum have pointed out the implications of selective prosecution and the apparent hypocrisy that can arise when personal interests influence governmental decisions. Notably, many Democrats struggled to find a coherent response to the contradictions presented by the pardon.