President Biden pardons his son.

On December 1st, US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, a decision that contradicts his previous statements.

The Washington Post reported on December 1st that Biden used executive power to pardon his son Hunter, who was convicted of gun possession charges in Delaware and had previously pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California.

"Today, I signed a pardon for my son, Hunter. Since taking office, I have said that I will not interfere with the decision-making process of the U.S. Department of Justice . I have kept that promise even as I have witnessed my son being selectively and unjustly prosecuted," the White House said in a statement pleading Biden's pardon of his son's two charges.

President Joe Biden (left) and his son Hunter Biden leave a bookstore in Massachusetts, USA, on November 29.

"No rational person looking at the facts of Hunter's case could come to any conclusion other than that Hunter is being criticized simply because he is my son. I hope Americans will understand why a father, who is also a president, made this decision," Biden added.

This year, Biden has repeatedly stated that he will not pardon his son, but observers believe this statement was intended to prevent potential harm to the Democratic campaign. Now that the results are clear, President Biden's move is not expected to have significant political consequences as his term nears its end.

Hunter Biden was convicted in June by a federal grand jury in Delaware for making false statements on a 2018 gun purchase application, claiming he did not use illegal drugs. Authorities later discovered he possessed the weapon while under the influence of drugs. In September, Hunter also pleaded guilty to nine charges related to federal tax matters.

President Biden has repeatedly expressed pride in his son Hunter's perseverance in overcoming addiction. Hunter has also been frequently present at important moments in his father's life this year.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tong-thong-biden-an-xa-cho-con-trai-185241202081134611.htm