President Joe Biden announced a full pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted on tax evasion charges and illegally possessing a firearm while using drugs. In a statement, the president described the cases as politically motivated, calling them a “miscarriage of justice” and asserting that Hunter had been unfairly targeted. Biden emphasized his belief in the justice system but said politics had influenced the legal process.
Hunter Biden, the first child of a sitting president to face criminal convictions, had pleaded guilty to tax charges earlier in September and was found guilty of gun-related charges in June. Despite previously ruling out clemency, President Biden stated that the decision to pardon was motivated by fairness and his responsibility as both a father and president.
In his statement, Hunter Biden expressed deep gratitude for the pardon, reflecting on mistakes made during his struggles with addiction. He pledged to dedicate his life to helping others with similar challenges, acknowledging the political exploitation of his personal hardships.
The pardon has drawn significant public attention, highlighting the tension between familial loyalty and political scrutiny. The move, while controversial, reflects President Biden’s stance that the prosecutions were unjust and an example of undue political interference in the judicial process.
