First lady Jill Biden expressed full support for her husband's decision to pardon their son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax evasion and lying on a federal gun purchase form. Hunter Biden is due for sentencing in December but was pardoned before it could take place.
, but it doesn’t seem to be causing nearly as much controversy at home. First lady Jill Biden told reporters Monday that she fully supports her husband’s action.
“Of course I support the pardon of my son,” Dr. Biden said in response to shouted questions from reporters at a White House holiday party.First lady Jill Biden reacted to Pres. Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges and was due for sentencing in December.Hunter was convicted earlier this year for lying on a federal form when he purchased a gun in 2018 and said he wasn’t a drug user.
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