Claim: President Joe Biden previously stated he would not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, but on December 1, 2024, he issued a full and unconditional pardon for him, reversing his earlier position.
Reasoning: President Biden publicly stated multiple times, directly and through White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, that he would not pardon Hunter Biden. These assurances spanned from mid-2024 through November 2024. Biden’s statements included interviews, press releases, and remarks during events, where he emphasized respecting the judicial process and ruled out a pardon for his son. Despite these earlier positions, on December 1, 2024, Biden issued a pardon for Hunter, citing perceived political motivations and unfair prosecution as factors influencing his decision. Biden acknowledged his prior statements and expressed that the decision was a difficult one, driven by both familial loyalty and a belief that the legal process had been unjust.
Fact or Fiction? Fact. President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter Biden represents a clear reversal of his earlier assurances that he would not use his presidential powers to intervene in his son’s legal cases.
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