President Biden's decision to not pardon Hunter Biden has sparked a range of reactions from the media.

This week, President Biden's decision to break his promise not to pardon his son Hunter was widely covered in the media and led to intense criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

The pardon granted to Hunter Biden absolves him of his federal tax and gun charges, but also shields him from any future crimes committed during the period from January 1, 2014 to December 1, 2024.

Some former top aides to President Obama accused Biden of making his defenders look "stupid" and complicit in his lie, while many liberals defended him after the news broke last Sunday.

Numerous journalists and commentators predicted that Biden's decision to pardon his son would negatively impact his legacy, especially after he had previously received praise for pledging not to do so.

Here are ten of the top media reactions to the Hunter pardon.

Biden's pardon has caused significant harm to the country, according to NBC's Chuck Todd.

On "Meet the Press NOW" on Wednesday, NBC News chief political analyst Chuck Todd criticized Biden for damaging trust in American institutions by asserting that his son had been unfairly targeted.

The leading Democrats and Republicans in America both agree that the Justice Department has been politicized, which is long-term damaging, according to Todd.

Todd asserted that the move would grant President-elect Donald Trump a "permission slip" to issue future pardons, specifically blanket pardons.

"Presidential acts have often set a precedent for the next president to follow, as seen throughout history. Once an action has been taken, it becomes easier to justify repeating it, leading to a 'we've done it before, so we can do it again' mentality," he lamented.

Now, every party that enters will receive a security blanket pardon as they exit. Todd asked, 'How long do you want it? A 10-year window?'

Biden's lie about pardon made his administration and allies appear "credulous or complicit," according to CNN's Tapper.

President Biden's decision to pardon his son after the White House had denied he would do so is an indictment of his administration, according to CNN anchor Jake Tapper.

"President Biden's false statements about this have made his administration and allies either gullible or complicit, including White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who has been making these claims to the American people for months," Tapper said, before showing Jean-Pierre denying plans to pardon Hunter multiple times.

Tapper claimed that there was a "political advantage" for Biden and his allies in spreading this falsehood.

In June, when Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony gun charges, his father, the president, was still campaigning for re-election against former President Donald Trump. This incident provided an opportunity for Democrats and progressives to differentiate the current and former presidents.

Obama advisors criticize Biden for appearing like a "typical, dishonest politician," making his supporters appear "foolish."

On Tuesday, Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, commonly known as the "Obama bros," discussed the implications of Biden's pardon on their "Pod Save America" podcast.

Obama aides accused Biden of lying and making supporters appear foolish by pardoning Hunter after saying he wouldn't.

"Joe Biden's actions have led to a cynical feeling that all politicians are bad, and this is just par for the course. Republicans will use this to argue that Democrats warned of Trump's corruption or threat to the rule or democracy, but it was just politics as usual. Vietor is frustrated with this, as he believes that politicians should be held accountable for their actions and not be seen as typical, lying politicians."

"I believed him, but now I feel like a fool, which makes me angry about it," Favreau confessed.

Charlamagne Tha God clashes with Whoopi Goldberg over Biden ‘lie’

Whoopi Goldberg and Charlamagne Tha God had a disagreement on "The View" over Biden's failure to keep his promise, leading to criticism from Charlamagne.

Charlamagne stated that he could have responded to reporters' past questions about a Hunter pardon by saying, "I'm not focused on that right now." However, since they were accusing Trump of being a threat to democracy and stating that no one is above the law, but they were talking about him, that's what they were running on. So, when he kept saying things like "Nobody is above the law, I respect the jury's decision, in regards to my son," he didn't believe it. But he didn't have to volunteer that lie to begin with.

Goldberg said, "I'll pause for a moment because you're unaware that it was a falsehood."

"Didn't you just change your mind over Thanksgiving weekend, all of a sudden?" Charlamagne asked.

"Goldberg argued that he changed his mind because he grew tired of observing others succeed. He stated, "At some point, you reach the conclusion that you will simply adhere to the straight and narrow path, as that is what is expected of Democrats.""

Charlamagne countered and stated, "It's on them," alluding to the Democrats' discourse on safeguarding American institutions.

NBC's Todd says Biden ‘needs therapy’ following son Hunter's pardon

Todd from NBC News gave a more personal critique of President Biden regarding the pardon, stating that it appears Biden may require therapy.

Todd stated that Joe Biden requires therapy, which he said with respect. Biden has not yet processed Beau's death, and he struggles with Hunter's behavior. He constantly questions his decisions about raising Hunter versus Beau, and he believes that he is to blame for Hunter's inability to act like an adult.

The NBC analyst, who had a personal relationship with Biden's sons in the past, stated that Hunter has "failed at being a human being" in the last decade.

"Todd stated that it was clear that Joe Biden would not depart from his office without taking all necessary measures to safeguard his son, adding that it was a "dad reaction.""

Todd remarked that Biden's family drama made him "probably never should have run" for president, rendering him "emotionally incapable."

What does it feel like to be forced to watch a clip of yourself claiming Biden wouldn't pardon Hunter?

During a CNN interview this week, New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman was presented with a video from a year ago in which he stated that Biden would never grant a pardon to his son.

On Monday, CNN host Brianna Keilar recounted how Goldman publicly supported Biden's statement that there would be no pardon in July 2023, following the failed plea deal.

She replayed the 2018 clip of Goldman on ABC News stating that there was "no possibility" of Biden pardoning Hunter and emphasizing the autonomy of Biden's Justice Department.

"Afterward, Goldman was asked by Keilar, "How did it feel to watch yourself back then reassuring people that Biden would not issue a pardon for his son?""

Biden is criticized by Jon Stewart for lying about Hunter's pardon: "Now observe the dance Democrats must perform"

On Monday, "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart ridiculed President Biden for pardoning Hunter, claiming it had tarnished the image of his entire political party.

"Hypocrisy is not illegal or unusual in politics, as Stewart pointed out. However, the issue lies in how the rest of the Democrats used Biden's promise not to pardon Hunter as the basis for their defense of America, making it seem like an experiment."

Several Democrats and media members praised the president's respect for the rule of law after Hunter Biden was indicted and convicted, as the president stated he had no plans to pardon his son.

"Look at the dance Democrats must perform," Stewart remarked, showing a clip of Jen Psaki praising Biden's character in June regarding Hunter's pardon.

Biden's son's pardon was criticized by Jeffrey Toobin as a "consummate act of nepotism."

Jeffrey Toobin, a disgraced CNN legal analyst, criticized Biden's decision to pardon his son after multiple felony convictions, labeling it a "nepotistic act."

In a New York Times guest essay published Monday, Toobin contended that Biden's son was being targeted by his political opponents but maintained that he was still convicted on felonies, which he is now escaping punishment simply because of his father's position.

The president's nepotism has tainted his presidency, as his love for his son and anger towards his treatment were understandable.

Biden's decision to pardon Hunter has been criticized by newspapers as "selfish," and they predict it will negatively impact his reputation.

This week, the editorial boards of the New York Times and the Washington Post criticized President Biden for his pardon, stating that it had harmed his legacy.

The Washington Post editorial board stated on Monday that Biden's pardon of his son could deepen Americans' suspicion that the justice system is two-tiered, justifying Trump's efforts to reshape it or using it to benefit his own side.

The president's one selfish act has undermined his lofty rationales for seeking the presidency four years ago and marred the final chapter of his political career, according to the board's editorial.

The New York Times' editorial board criticized Biden's pardon, stating that it was a significant misstep that could harm his reputation and justify Trump's abuse of pardon power.

Liberal MSNBC contributor left speechless over Hunter pardon

On Sunday, MSNBC contributor Molly Jong-Fast was left speechless after the presidential pardon announcement, confessing she needed time to "digest" the news.

"Breaking news: President Biden is expected to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, according to NBC News. The decision was made this weekend. What are your thoughts, Molly?"

Jong-Fast responded, "I just heard it and need to process it. I don't have a take on it yet, and I'm sorry."

In September, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges, and in June, he was convicted of three felony gun charges after admitting to lying on a mandatory gun purchase form about his drug use.

This report was contributed to by Hanna Panreck, Alexander Hall, Gabriel Hays, and Nikolas Lanum from Planet Chronicle.