President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly from Republican lawmakers. Many pointed to a social media post from earlier this year where President Biden asserted that "No one is above the law," questioning the sincerity of this statement in light of the pardon.

Several prominent Republicans, including Representatives Tom Emmer and Eli Crane, as well as Senator Ted Cruz, expressed their disapproval on social media platforms. Their comments reflected a sense of perceived double standards and questioned the fairness of the pardon. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise echoed these sentiments, accusing the Biden administration of a "long coverup scheme."

President Biden and Hunter Biden share a moment on stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

In an official statement, President Biden defended his decision, stating that he had upheld his promise not to interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making process, even as he believed his son was subjected to unfair prosecution. The pardon, described as "Full and Unconditional," covers offenses Hunter Biden may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.

Hunter Biden arrives at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 6, 2024. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump also weighed in on the matter via Truth Social, raising questions about the January 6th defendants and suggesting a disparity in the application of justice.

Hunter Biden gives a closed-door deposition at the Thomas P. O'Neil Jr. House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on February 28, 2024. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Integrity Project)