In a recent episode of The View, the hosts sparked a debate over potential presidential pardons, including a controversial one for Hunter Biden, drawing parallels to the annual White House turkey pardons.

In a lively discussion, the hosts of The View explored the idea of President Joe Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, alongside other lighter pardons, like those for turkeys and even pets, as the Washington Examiner reports.

The conversation began with Whoopi Goldberg raising the question of whether Biden should pardon his son, who has been convicted on gun charges and pleaded guilty to tax allegations.

This topic was introduced amid the broader context of his traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardons, which this year included turkeys named Peach and Blossom.

Goldberg's question sparked a series of opinions from other hosts.

Alyssa Farah Griffin voiced support for the theoretical pardon of one's own child.

She did, however, acknowledge the potential public backlash from such a move, considering lingering disparities in the justice system.

Panel Discusses Justice and Presidential Pardon Precedents

Adding historical context, Ana Navarro cited a precedent in which President-elect Donald Trump pardoned his son-in-law’s father, Charlie Kushner, a man guilty of serious offenses including tax evasion and witness tampering.

Navarro argued that if the public did not oppose Trump's pardon of Kushner, they should similarly accept a pardon of Hunter Biden.

This comparison aimed to highlight the inconsistency in public reaction to presidential pardons.

Joy Behar humorously noted that Trump might distribute pardons freely upon assuming office, likening it to handing out cheeseburgers.

Political Motivations and Public Exhaustion Discussed

Sunny Hostin expressed a view that Hunter Biden’s indictment was driven more by his surname than by justice, suggesting a pardon could serve as a correction.

Sara Haines shared her weariness with the challenges faced by President Biden, proposing a pardon for Hunter as a final presidential act that could provide relief to both father and son.

The debate took a lighter turn when Behar proposed pardoning the Biden family dogs, which had previously bitten Secret Service agents, suggesting even pets deserve forgiveness in light-hearted banter.

Audience Reacts to Humorous Suggestions on Pardons

The audience and Alyssa Farah Griffin responded with amusement to Behar’s suggestion, particularly the idea of pardoning Commander Biden, the family dog.

Overall, the episode reflected a range of opinions on the nature of presidential pardons, from serious legal considerations to more whimsical ideas.

It underscored the complexities and potential biases in how pardons are perceived and discussed publicly.

The View continues to be a platform where such national issues are debated in varying degrees of seriousness., illustrating the intersection of entertainment, politics, and public sentiment.