President Joe Biden Grants Full and Unconditional Pardon to Son Hunter Biden
- Staff Consortium
- December 02, 2024
Washington, D.C. — In a move that has sparked significant public and political discussion, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday night that he has signed a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. This pardon covers all offenses against the United States that Hunter Biden has committed or may have committed from January 1, 2014, through December 1, 2024, effectively stopping any potential legal consequences stemming from recent federal convictions for gun and tax-related charges. The decision marks a stark reversal from Biden's previous public statements where he pledged not to use the powers of the presidency for personal gain. Earlier this year, Biden had explicitly stated, "I will not pardon him," following Hunter's conviction on federal gun charges. However, in his recent statement, the president expressed a different view, saying, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s d...