Biden granted clemency to two Chinese spies and a child porn convict, sparking speculation of a prisoner swap.

President Joe Biden granted clemency to two Chinese spies, Yanjun Xu and Ji Chaoqun, and a man convicted of possessing child pornography just before Thanksgiving. Xu and Chaoqun were convicted of espionage and impersonating government agents. The commutations were kept quiet, raising questions and speculation about a possible prisoner swap involving US citizens. No official explanation was given for the clemencies.

December 12, 2024
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