Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges.
Republicans have for years attacked Hunter Biden over his foreign business dealings and accused him and the president of corruption.
Together, the 12 counts Hunter Biden is convicted of or has pleaded guilty to carry a maximum prison sentence of 42 years.
“I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter,” Biden said.
“The clemency power has few limitations and certainly would extend to a Hunter Biden pardon,” Eggleston said.
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