Biden’s Pardons of Chinese Spies Raise Alarming Questions About National Loyalty
By Scott R Morvay
In a move that has shocked the nation, President Joe Biden pardoned two high-ranking Chinese spies — Yanjun Xu and Ji Chaoqun — both convicted of serious crimes against the United States. This unprecedented decision, which effectively forgives individuals who worked to undermine American security, demands serious scrutiny. Coupled with lingering questions about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, including his infamous WhatsApp message stating, “I am sitting here with my father,” the pattern of troubling connections cannot be ignored.
Who Are Yanjun Xu and Ji Chaoqun?
Yanjun Xu, a senior official in China’s Ministry of State Security, was convicted in 2022 for his role in a plot to steal trade secrets from major U.S. aviation and aerospace companies. He was the first Chinese intelligence officer ever extradited to the United States, and his conviction was seen as a landmark victory for protecting national security.
Ji Chaoqun, a former U.S. Army reservist, was convicted in January of acting as an unregistered agent of China and attempting to recruit American engineers and scientists to work for Beijing. His espionage activities demonstrated the CCP’s far-reaching efforts to infiltrate American institutions and gather critical information.
The pardoning of these individuals is not merely a legal decision—it’s a symbolic gesture that appears to disregard the gravity of their crimes and the very real threat they posed to the United States.
The Shadow of Hunter Biden’s Dealings
The pardons take on an even more ominous tone when viewed alongside the unresolved allegations surrounding Hunter Biden and his dealings with Chinese business interests. The 2017 WhatsApp message, in which Hunter pressured a Chinese businessman by writing, “I am sitting here with my father, and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled,” raises serious questions about the Bidens’ relationship with China.
This message was not just a casual statement. It was a clear invocation of Joe Biden’s political influence to extract financial gain from a foreign entity—one with ties to the CCP. Financial records have revealed that Hunter and his associates received millions of dollars from Chinese firms. Despite this, the administration has repeatedly dismissed these revelations as politically motivated attacks rather than addressing the facts.
Pardons, Influence, and Compromise
The combination of these pardons and the unresolved questions surrounding the Biden family’s financial ties to China suggests a troubling pattern. How can Americans trust an administration that forgives convicted spies while its own connections to the very country these operatives serve remain under intense suspicion?
The pardons of Xu and Ji signal not only a leniency toward individuals who sought to undermine U.S. national security but also a potential willingness to prioritize political interests over safeguarding the nation. It is no longer enough to dismiss these concerns as partisan attacks—this is a matter of loyalty to the United States.
A Betrayal of Trust
The Constitution defines treason as giving “aid and comfort” to the nation’s enemies. Pardoning individuals who have worked against America’s interests fits uncomfortably close to this definition. The American people deserve answers. Why were these pardons granted? What message does this send to adversaries like China? And how do the president’s actions align with the financial entanglements of his own family?
These questions cannot be ignored. The American people deserve a leader who prioritizes their safety and sovereignty over personal gain or diplomatic optics. Anything less is a betrayal of trust that undermines the very foundation of the nation. We are all very happy that Biden’s lame duck presidency is coming to an end.
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