President Trump has granted Devon Archer, a former Hunter Biden business partner and key whistleblower in the Biden family influence-peddling scandal, a full presidential pardon, declaring his prosecution was politically motivated from the start.
At a Glance
- President Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, who faced prison time for a securities fraud conviction while Hunter Biden escaped charges in the same case
- Archer testified to Congress that Hunter Biden put Joe Biden on speakerphone with foreign business associates at least 20 times, directly contradicting President Biden’s claims
- Archer’s testimony revealed the Biden family business model used “the brand” of Joe Biden to create “signals” of power and access to benefit their foreign business ventures
- Trump’s pardon highlights what many conservatives view as selective prosecution against those who exposed Biden family corruption
The Tale of Two Business Partners
Devon Archer’s path to presidential pardon reveals a stark contrast in how justice was applied to two business partners involved in the same allegations. While Hunter Biden received a presidential pardon from his father for federal gun charges and tax crimes, Archer faced years in prison for his role in a tribal bond fraud scheme. The disparity in treatment between these former business associates has become a textbook example of what many conservatives have long suspected: a two-tiered justice system that protected the Biden family while punishing those connected to them.
Archer’s legal troubles stemmed from a 2015 tribal bond deal that originally caught the attention of federal prosecutors targeting Hunter Biden. Though both men were implicated in the same fraud case, only Archer faced prosecution and conviction, receiving a one-year prison sentence that was later extended to 13 months. Hunter Biden, despite being an equal partner in the transaction, mysteriously avoided any charges related to the scheme.
The Whistleblower Who Exposed “The Brand”
What made Archer particularly dangerous to the Biden narrative was his willingness to testify about how the Biden family business actually operated. During his testimony to the House Oversight Committee, Archer revealed that Hunter Biden regularly put his father on speakerphone during meetings with foreign business associates – directly contradicting President Biden’s repeated claim: “I never spoke to my son about his overseas business dealings.”
Most devastating to the Biden defense was Archer’s explanation of their influence scheme. According to his sworn testimony, Joe Biden was referred to as “the brand” – the central selling point that created “signals” of power and access to foreign business partners. This testimony directly linked Joe Biden to the family’s international business operations, revealing a coordinated strategy that monetized the Biden name and political influence.
A Pattern of Selective Justice
Archer’s prosecution fits into what many conservatives recognize as a broader pattern of weaponizing the justice system against political opponents and whistleblowers who threaten established power. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has documented how Biden family members established at least 20 shell companies to hide payments from foreign sources, with Joe Biden allegedly at the center of the operation despite his public denials.
“My Son Has Not Made Money … in China” – falsely stated by former President Biden.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler testified that Department of Justice officials actively blocked them from pursuing evidence that led to President Biden. When they attempted to follow standard investigative procedures that might implicate the president, they found their efforts systematically obstructed. The whistleblowers reported being told that specific investigative steps related to President Biden were “off limits” and described an environment where pursuing evidence against the Biden family was career suicide.
The Trump Pardon: Correcting an Injustice
President Trump’s pardon of Devon Archer represents more than just executive clemency – it signals a commitment to addressing what many conservatives view as corruption within the justice system itself. By pardoning Archer, Trump is acknowledging the sacrifice made by someone who chose truth over self-preservation, despite the enormous pressure and legal consequences he faced for exposing the Biden family’s business practices.
The pardon also recognizes the bravery of other whistleblowers who risked their careers to expose corruption. Gary Shapley, who testified about DOJ obstruction in the Hunter Biden investigation, has been promoted to deputy chief of IRS criminal investigations under the Trump administration – a clear signal that those who stood for truth during the previous administration will be recognized rather than punished.
Archer’s case serves as a reminder of the costs whistleblowers often pay for challenging powerful interests. His willingness to testify truthfully about the Biden family’s business model, despite facing imprisonment for his troubles, helped Americans understand how influence peddling actually works in Washington – and why President Trump’s commitment to “drain the swamp” remains so essential to restoring integrity to the American government.
