President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on federal gun and tax charges after discussing the decision with his family over Thanksgiving in Nantucket, sources confirmed. The pardon, issued just weeks before Biden leaves office, came after senior White House staff were informed on Saturday and finalized Sunday.
Hunter Biden faced significant prison time after convictions for gun-related offenses and a guilty plea for tax evasion. President Biden, who had long pledged not to pardon his son, said the prosecution was politically motivated and a miscarriage of justice. Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, criticized the move, alleging it undermines trust in the justice system.
As Biden prepares to exit office, the decision adds fuel to ongoing GOP investigations into Hunter’s activities and the Biden family’s business dealings.
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