⚖️ Congressman Biggs Raises Concerns Over Biden's Pardon of Son Hunter
Broad Scope of Pardon Could Implicate the President. Questions Remain About Potential Further Family Pardons
Based on the 12/2/24 Winn Tucson show on KVOI-1030AM.
🙊 Notable quotes from the show
"We're inching down. So, inching is still moving down. It doesn't really matter how great or, you know, small the amount is we're heading in the downward direction." - Meg Swain, discussing the current trends in mortgage interest rates
"No property is worth your life." - Betsy Smith, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal safety over material possessions during the holiday shopping season
"It's a really blanket, large, huge deal. And it includes time getting to the point more accurately to answer your question. Does it help Joe Biden? The answer, of course, is yes, because some of the time that is pardoned is the time when Joe Biden was in charge of the Ukraine Book of the State Department." - Congressman Andy Biggs, analyzing the broad scope of the pardon granted to Hunter Biden
😽 Keepin’ It Simple Summary for Younger Readers
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👨💼 Meg Swain, a mortgage expert, explained how interest rates for buying homes are slowly going down, which is good news for people looking to buy a house. She also shared special programs that can help first-time buyers get into a home without needing a lot of money upfront.
👮♀️ Betsy Smith, from the National Police Association, gave tips on how to stay safe during the busy holiday shopping season. She said people should be extra careful about leaving packages visible in their cars, and try to look confident and aware of their surroundings to avoid getting targeted by criminals.
🇺🇸 Congressman Andy Biggs talked about the controversial pardon that President Biden gave to his son Hunter. He thinks the pardon might also help the President himself, and that more pardons for other Biden family members could be coming soon. The Congressman hopes Congress will work hard to hold people accountable in the new session.
🗝️ Takeaways
💰 Housing Market Insights:
Mortgage rates have been "inching down" recently, creating opportunities for homebuyers
Loan Depot offers unique programs like "Access Zero" for low/no-money-down purchases
Lenders that service their own loans can provide long-term refinancing options for clients
🔒 Holiday Crime Prevention:
Criminals have been known to "follow people home" from high-end stores
Minimizing visible packages and valuables in your car can deter potential thieves
Appearing confident and aware of your surroundings is crucial to avoid being targeted
🧑⚖️ Hunter Biden Pardon Concerns:
The broad scope of the pardon, covering 10 years, could potentially implicate President Biden
Questions remain about potential further pardons for other Biden family members
Expectations for strong congressional oversight and accountability efforts in the new session
📻 What They Discussed
The Winn Tucson radio show aired on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. The show featured several notable guests, including mortgage lender Meg Swain from Loan Depot, National Police Association spokesperson Betsy Smith, and U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs, who represents Arizona's 5th District.
📈 Housing Market Update with Meg Swain
Meg Swain provided an in-depth analysis of the current housing and mortgage market. She noted that interest rates have been "inching down" recently, which is "fantastic news" for potential homebuyers.
Swain emphasized the importance of "date the rate, marry the house"—advising listeners to focus on finding the right home rather than obsessing over the mortgage rate. She highlighted Loan Depot's unique position as a servicer that retains loans, allowing it⚖️ Congressman Biggs Raises Concerns Over Biden's Pardon of Son Hunter to offer free refinancing options to clients down the line.
Swain also discussed first-time homebuyer programs like the Pima IDA and Lighthouse, which provide down payment assistance, and Loan Depot's "Access Zero" product, which allows buyers to purchase a home with little to no money down.
🎄 Holiday Crime Prevention Tips from Betsy Smith
Betsy Smith, the national spokesperson for the National Police Association, provided valuable advice for consumers to stay safe during the busy holiday shopping season. She warned that criminals have been known to "follow people home" from high-end stores, so she encouraged shoppers to be aware of their surroundings and look out for suspicious vehicles.
Smith recommended minimizing the number of packages and valuables visible in your car, keeping your hands free, and appearing confident when walking to your vehicle. She also emphasized the importance of visualizing letting go of your belongings if confronted by a criminal, as "no property is worth your life."
⚖️ Congressman Biggs on the Hunter Biden Pardon
Congressman Andy Biggs shared his perspective on President Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
Biggs expressed concern that the broad scope of the pardon, covering a 10-year period, could potentially shield the president as well since some of the timeframes overlapped with Biden's role overseeing Ukraine policy at the State Department.
Biggs noted that the pardon was "really blanket, large, [and] huge" in its breadth and questioned whether it was part of a deal to transition power to Vice President Kamala Harris. The congressman also speculated that other Biden family members, such as the president's brother Jim, could potentially receive future pardons.
👯 People Mentioned
Meg Swain - Mortgage lender at Lone Depot
Betsy Smith - National spokesperson for the National Police Association
Congressman Andy Biggs - U.S. Representative for Arizona's 5th District
Joe Biden - President of the United States
Hunter Biden - Son of President Biden