In brief
President Biden has issued a full pardon for his son Hunter, who had been embroiled in two serious criminal cases. The president declared that Hunter had been "singled out" and described the legal issues against him as a "miscarriage of justice." He emphasized his commitment to not interfere with the Justice Department’s procedures while expressing his concerns about political influences affecting the case.
Hunter Biden had previously pleaded guilty to tax offenses and was convicted for possession of a gun while being an illegal drug user, marking him as the first child of a sitting president to face such charges. This pardon comes despite earlier statements indicating he would not exercise clemency for his son. In a recent remark, President Biden expressed hope that Americans would empathize with a father's decision in a challenging situation. Meanwhile, Hunter expressed gratitude for the pardon, vowing to aid others facing similar struggles stemming from his past drug addiction.
