White House defends Biden's pardon of son Hunter amid backlash and changing circumstances.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter during a press briefing, citing changing circumstances and pressure from approaching sentencing. Jean-Pierre faced backlash for previously stating a pardon wouldn't happen and for misrepresenting poll data. She did not apologize for earlier comments, asserting she "laid out the President's thinking." The pardon has raised questions about Biden's legacy.

December 06, 2024
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