US President Joe Biden has pardoned his son in the case of illegal gun possession and income tax evasion. President Biden issued a statement on December 1 giving this information. However, this decision taken by Biden is being called a U-turn from his earlier promise. In which he said that he will not use his presidential power for the benefit of his family.
Joe Biden issued an official statement
Joe Biden gave this information by issuing an official statement on December 1. In his statement, President Joe Biden said, “Today, I signed clemency for my son Hunter. “Since I took office as President of the United States, I have said that I will not interfere with decisions made by the Justice Department.” And I have kept that promise.” .But I saw that my son was being unfairly targeted and the allegations made against him were politically motivated to attack me and oppose my election process.
Joe Biden further said, “I have followed a simple principle throughout my career
Joe Biden further said, “I have followed a simple principle throughout my career. Just tell the American people the truth. It is true that I have full faith in the justice system, but when I struggled with it, I felt that the process was also infected with politics. I hope the American people will understand why a father and a President made this decision.
What is the allegation against Biden’s son Hunter?
Joseph Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is accused of tax evasion, illegal firearms possession, misuse of government funds and perjury. Specifically, Hunter pleaded guilty in a Delaware court to tax evasion and illegal possession of firearms.