Top Democratic donors are threatening to withhold funding for President Joe Biden’s future presidential library due to his decision to pardon his son Hunter. A former Biden aide stated the pardon “will be a stain on his legacy” and expressed no surprise after the election loss.
Biden’s pardon and his prolonged candidacy have increased frustration among Democrats, contributing to their dissatisfaction with his leadership. Sources close to Biden’s family were reportedly surprised by the fierce backlash, expecting criticism but not the scale of discontent, according to media outlet Yeshiva World News.