Bill Clinton discusses his decision to pardon his half-brother, stating that it is not comparable to Biden's contentious pardon of Hunter.

During an interview on Wednesday, former President Bill Clinton discussed President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, while also mentioning the pardon of his own brother, Roger Clinton.

During an interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Clinton stated that the president had a valid reason to believe that the nature of the offenses would result in severe consequences for his son, compared to a normal person under similar circumstances. Clinton emphasized the importance of examining all the facts.

Clinton compared the situation to his pardoning his half brother, Roger Clinton, who was sentenced for cocaine charges and served time in prison before being pardoned. Roger was arrested for drunk driving shortly after receiving the pardon.

As per the New York Times, Mr. Clinton stated that the two situations were not comparable, while emphasizing that presidential pardons are typically complex and politically charged.

The ex-president compared his brother's 14-month imprisonment for a crime committed at age 20, which he supported and testified to, with the larger enterprise that was brought down. The real question was whether his brother would ever be able to regain voting rights and fulfill normal citizenship responsibilities after serving his sentence.

He expressed his frustration that there has been no discussion about the effectiveness of our pardon system, stating that he has been upset about it. He then went on to explain the process of applying for a pardon.

Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House Minority Leader, expressed similar sentiments to Clinton about Hunter's pardon. Jeffries stated that he comprehended the president's reasoning, but that there were numerous other individuals who had received unduly harsh sentences and deserved pardons as well.

Andrew Ross Sorkin, a New York Times reporter and CNBC host, asked him to respond to a Politico article that stated the piece was a "rich gift" for those who want to destroy the justice system and claimed the government is a corrupt club for hypocritical elites. The article also described the act as a "promise-breaking" move that humiliated Biden's allies in a year full of Biden-inflicted injuries.

"We had a better record than the Republicans, but it didn't help us. Nobody trusts anyone anymore," Clinton said. "I believe that the president is probably right that his son received different treatment because of his father's position in this case."

If presidents are involved in pardon decisions, politics cannot be removed, Clinton stated, adding, "I regret that he said he wouldn't do it."

"I think it does weaken his case," he added.

Biden's decision to pardon Hunter was met with criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. He argued that his own Justice Department had treated Hunter unfairly.

""I issued a pardon for my son Hunter today, despite my pledge not to interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making and my observation of his unfair prosecution," Biden stated."