Biden Repeatedly Said He Would Not Pardon His Son, Hunter
Hunter Biden faced sentencing in two criminal cases when his father, U.S. President Joe Biden, issued a presidential pardon in 2024.
As Hunter Biden pardon sparks backlash, experts say it can't be overturned
Hunter Biden's pardon is the latest in a long list of controversial White House immunity decisions. Still, President Joe Biden's unconditional, full absolution of his son is different in one unprecedented way: No commander-in-chief has ever granted clemency to his child,
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Column: President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is understandable. It’s also unforgivable
The president's son was facing years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges and being convicted of gun charges related to his drug addiction.
Biden’s pardon of Hunter: A flip-flop or a lie?
Shortly before Biden issued the pardon, Hunter’s legal team issued a 50-page report titled “The Political Prosecutions of Hunter Biden.” The “white paper” included data that backed up the statements about how lying on a gun purchase form or failing to pay taxes in a timely manner usually do not result in felony charges.
White House defends Biden's Hunter pardon as criticism mounts
The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in part because of concern his political opponents would continue to persecute the younger Biden in the future, as a growing chorus of Democrats and Republicans criticized his decision.
White House press secretary defends Hunter Biden pardon: 'Enough is enough'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday defended President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, despite telling the press multiple times that the president had no such plans.
Two Other Biden Family Members Might Still Be Targeted Despite Hunter Pardon
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said the president and his brother had lied and obstructed his investigation.
What People Are Saying About Biden’s Pardon of Hunter
While some have condemned the president’s move to pardon his son, others view it as a necessary act ahead of Trump’s second term.
Here are the times that Biden, the White House said they wouldn’t pardon Hunter
President Biden and the White House have emphatically insisted the president wouldn’t pardon his son, Hunter Biden. But all of that changed Sunday, when Biden announced he would indeed grant leniency on Hunter,
White House doubles down on Biden’s pardon flip-flop
The president’s spokesperson on Monday offered little explanation as to why the president changed his mind, but said he maintained faith in the justice system.
All the times Joe Biden and the White House said he wouldn’t pardon Hunter
Both President Biden and the White House have repeatedly told the public that the president would not pardon his budding artist son. Here is a list of instances in which they made those assurances
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