No chance of Biden pardoning his son, White House says
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Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not elaborate beyond saying, "No," to a question about presidential involvement if Hunter Biden is convicted on tax and gun possession charges.
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Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not elaborate beyond saying, "No," to a question about presidential involvement if Hunter Biden is convicted on tax and gun possession charges.
The White House shut down any possibility Hunter Biden would be receiving a pardon from his dad, President Biden, as he faces legal problems related to a federal investigation.
The Constitution grants presidents nearly unchecked power to pardon federal crimes — meaning that Biden could effectively end the criminal case involving his son.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday offered a decisive “no” when pressed if President Joe Biden might consider pardoning his son, Hunter, over felony gun and tax misdemeanor charges.
The White House said Thursday there is no possibility that President Biden will pardon his son, Hunter, as he tries to navigate thorny plea negotiations for tax and gun crimes.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had a terse, one-word answer when asked on Thursday if there was any chance President Joe Biden would consider pardoning his son.
