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.

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