In Western Slope café, Coloradans react to pardon of Hunter Biden by his father, President Biden
By Jen Schumann | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
The announcement of Hunter Biden’s pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, raised eyebrows nationwide. And, in Mesa County, it has launched endless questions about the integrity of the justice system.
In a Grand Junction café, the coffee comes with political conversations that reflect the deep skepticism of federal leadership.
Residents here are watching closely and their reactions highlight a range of concerns, from distrust in government promises to broader questions about fairness in the justice system.
For Gerald Gustin, a U.S. Navy veteran, the pardon marked a clear departure from assurances made by the White House: “Karine Jean-Pierre said multiple times it wouldn’t happen. And yet, here we are,” he said, referencing...