White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, stating that he believes the justice system was infected by raw politics, leading to Hunter being singled out due to his last name. This comes despite previous denials from the White House that a pardon was being considered. Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges in June and pleaded guilty to tax evasion in September. President Biden had previously stated he would accept any verdict and not use his pardon power in the case, but has now decided to pardon his son for any offenses committed between 2014 and 2024. The president explained that he believes there was a miscarriage of justice and hopes Americans will understand his decision as a father and president. First lady Jill Biden also expressed support for the pardon. The decision to pardon Hunter Biden has sparked controversy and raised questions about potential political motivations.
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