In a significant move, President Joe Biden has issued a “full and unconditional” pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, covering charges related to gun possession and tax evasion. This decision marks a departure from his earlier stance, where he had vowed not to use his executive power to intervene in his son’s legal issues.

A Reversal in Approach Amid Legal Proceedings

Hunter Biden, who is facing sentencing for federal gun charges on December 12 and for tax evasion four days later, was convicted earlier this year for purchasing a firearm in 2018 while falsely claiming he was not using drugs. In a statement, President Biden defended his son’s case, emphasizing that Hunter was treated differently compared to others in similar situations and arguing that the charges were politically motivated by his congressional opponents. The president reaffirmed his decision to intervene despite his earlier pledge not to interfere with the Justice Department’s processes.