President Biden's last-minute pardons, particularly those benefiting his family members allegedly involved in influence-peddling, have exposed a long-standing pattern of corruption and the media's complicity in shielding the Biden family. These pardons, issued just before he left office, shattered any remaining illusion of principled governance.

For years, allegations of corruption have swirled around the Bidens, ranging from nepotism and illicit lobbying to blatant influence peddling. The influence-peddling scheme, in particular, involved millions of dollars flowing from foreign entities, often in conspicuously lavish forms like luxury accommodations, diamonds, a sports car, and substantial payments disguised as loans. One striking example involved a $250,000 wire transfer from a Chinese businessman to Hunter Biden, using President Biden's Delaware address.

Damning evidence, including a WhatsApp message from Hunter Biden to a Chinese businessman, explicitly invoked the president's name and threatened repercussions if a financial commitment wasn't met immediately. This audacious communication underscores the sense of impunity that permeated the Bidens' dealings.

The mainstream media played a crucial role in protecting the Bidens, consistently downplaying or dismissing the mounting evidence of corruption. From initially labeling the Hunter Biden laptop as Russian disinformation to later minimizing the significance of the revealed financial transactions, the media actively shielded the family from scrutiny. Even when forced to acknowledge the laptop's authenticity, some media outlets continued to downplay its relevance.

Despite President Biden's earlier assurances that he would not pardon his son, he ultimately did so after leaving office, pardoning him for any crimes committed over a decade prior. This broken promise further eroded public trust. The latest pardons, extending to other family members implicated in the scandal, including James Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Francis Biden, represent a final act of defiance against ethical governance.

These pardons, issued in the waning moments of his presidency, were clearly designed to minimize media attention and public questioning. While presented as an act of conscience, they appear to be a blatant display of corruption. This act reflects a pattern of behavior that has characterized the Biden family's dealings for years, culminating in a final, unapologetic display of power and influence.