The outgoing President of the United States, Joe Biden, said last night that he had pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was facing various criminal charges.
Among accusations and criminal acts against Biden’s son is that he lied about the investigation of people who want to buy weapons, that he was in possession of illegal weapons, and he admitted to a criminal act related to the federal government tax.
In a statement from the White House, Biden said, “Today I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. The day I came into office, I said, I will not interfere with the decisions of the Department of Justice. I have never changed my word, even as I see my son in action.” being singled out and being tried unfairly.”
The White House has repeated several times in the past that Biden will not pardon his son or reduce the years he will be sentenced by the court. His son Hunter, who is recovering from drug addiction, has become a target for Republican politicians, especially President-elect Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden faces sentencing Wednesday on charges of illegal possession of firearms, and false answers to law enforcement agencies. In September, he pleaded guilty to failing to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes.
On December 16, he was expected to face the verdict of the court.
Biden assured the American people that they will understand why a father and president pardoned his own son.
The Constitution of the United States allows the president to pardon citizens who face trial and those who have been sentenced by a court.