Biden spokesperson Jen Psaki previously claimed in June that President Biden's character was demonstrated when he pledged not to pardon his son.

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine tax violations in September and was convicted in a separate case on felony firearms-related charges. He could have faced decades in prison, though his upcoming sentencing was likely to be a much less severe punishment.

Jill Biden told reporters she 'of course' supports President Joe Biden's decision to pardon Hunter Biden, who has been convicted of felonies.

Despite pledging as recently as early November he would not go through with it, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on the night of Dec. 1. He said he “believe[s] raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.

I'm Nicole Fallert, Daily Briefing author. Excited for Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter Art Book." In a stunning reversal, President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of three federal gun felonies and federal tax charges earlier this year.

President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket and walking with his son Hunter Biden, heads toward Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on July 26, 2024. | Susan Walsh/AP Republicans called President Joe Biden a “liar” for pardoning his son,