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Joe Biden’s “Clemency Circus”: Pardon Deals for the Devil’s Rolodex

When Joe Biden issued a record-setting number of clemencies, it wasn’t exactly a roll call of reformed citizens who turned their lives around knitting scarves or mentoring troubled youth. Correction: minority youth. Instead, the list reads more like a casting call for the next season of Narcos—drug traffickers, cartel associates, and financial fraudsters were all given an early Christmas gift. If Biden’s clemency roster were a party, you’d better wear a bulletproof vest should you attend.

Who did Biden pardon? Various state-level and federal officials involved in bribery, fraud, and general misuse of office. Also, Biden threw in a few financial criminals who engaged in insider trading or hedge fund mismanagement, causing economic ripples. Let’s meet a few of them:

Francesk Shkambi: The Albanian Cocaine Kingpin

Convicted in 2014 for running a criminal enterprise that trafficked massive quantities of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and Ecstasy across continents. This wasn’t a small-time operation; Shkambi was arranging shipments from Mexico to Europe and everywhere in between. Set to be released in 2029, Biden decided Shkambi deserved a six-year head start on his freedom. After promising transparency, Biden pardoned a man with international drug-trafficking ties.

Former drug offenders turned advocates for reform who have, in some cases, exploited loopholes to sell unregulated products under “wellness” branding fit the narrative as reformed solid citizens. While the clemency of drug traffickers may reflect Biden’s softer approach to narcotics, critics wonder if these gestures are meant to whitewash his role in passing the 1994 Crime Bill. Biden’s old slogan was “Tough on crime,” yet it certainly doesn’t seem to apply when such drugs involve his son’s daily routine.

Jose Valdez: The Highway Drug Mogul

From 2015 to 2016, Valdez coordinated the distribution of large-scale cocaine and marijuana shipments across the U.S., inducting accomplices like a college frat president recruiting for rush week. Jose Valdez, whose sentence Biden commuted, “coordinated the distribution of large quantities of cocaine and marijuana for a drug-trafficking organization based in El Paso, Texas, from March of 2015 through July of 2016,” per court records.

Valdez also “recruited numerous individuals to deliver narcotics to cities throughout the United States.” His scheduled release date was previously set for November 2026, according to the BOP.

Meera Sach: Diluted Chemo Doctor

Biden commuted the prison sentence of Meera Sachdeva, a cancer doctor who gave diluted chemo drugs to patients as part of an $8 million Medicare fraud.

But Sachdeva didn’t stop there. She also re-used old needles, leading to a lawsuit by a patient who claimed he contracted HIV.

Shockingly, the list of scoundrels didn’t stop there. Check out this next character.

Mark Ciavarella: The Kids-for-Cash Judge

The most egregious hypothetical pardon would be Mark Ciavarella, the disgraced Pennsylvania judge who took bribes to send juveniles to for-profit detention centers. While he hasn’t received clemency (yet), it wouldn’t be a shocker. After all, Biden pardoned individuals convicted of crimes against children. The irony here is thicker than Hunter’s laptop encryption. Pardoning him would be like nominating the Kermit Gosnell for a humanitarian award. Irony Meters are through the roof. A president who talks about “protecting the children” while opening the gates for their abuser? Jeffrey Epstein is wishing he hadn’t hanged himself, huh?

Chinese Nationals with Cozy Business Interests

Three Chinese individuals convicted of various possession of child porn, white-collar crimes, including intellectual property theft and bribery. Given Hunter Biden’s international escapades and potential “laptop from hell” ties, this pardon smells fishy. The same administration stoking fears about “foreign interference” finds a way to make those interferers a little more comfortable.

Other Winners of Biden’s Clemency Sweepstakes

Drug dealers aren’t the only lucky ones 2024 produced. Biden’s list included financial fraudsters galore.

The clemency list includes several individuals convicted of white-collar crimes, ranging from embezzlement to insider trading. Biden’s message is clear: If you’re going to steal, steal big. Just don’t get caught in Delaware.

Some non-violent offenders, mostly those convicted of marijuana charges, were included for show. The message? It’s okay to pardon criminals if they don’t make the headlines… or directly compete with Hunter’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Birds of a Feather

Where Biden is concerned, is anyone surprised? The Biden family’s social circle looks like a rogues’ gallery of bad decisions. Between Hunter’s laptop escapades and James Biden’s dubious deals, it’s as if the Bidens have been preparing for their own Godfather reboot. Biden’s pardon pen seems to cater to his brand: shady characters and questionable business ventures.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but none of the Biden family ventures turned a profit. Even their “friends” seem to wind up in prison—or worse, working as political consultants.

What’s Driving Biden’s Clemency Choices?

With his approval ratings circling the drain, Biden could be building goodwill with certain “communities.” Translation: Anyone who could fund a Biden Library in the Cayman Islands., please note the Biden family remains open for business.

Next, with ongoing investigations into Hunter Biden, more pardons will come. This offensive clemency is just a prelude to what comes next. This list isn’t just a look back; it’s a preview of what’s to come. With Biden’s pen still hot, there’s plenty of speculation about future pardons:

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