President Biden issues a “full and unconditional pardon” of his son Hunter.
President Biden pardons his son HunterSusan Walsh / AP PhotoPresident Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter despite saying repeatedly he would not use his executive authority to pardon him or commute his sentence.
Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges.
I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision,” Biden said in his statement.
Biden is using his pardon power to ensure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail as he nears the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face.
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