White House Faces Backlash Over Hunter Biden Pardon
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defends President Biden's controversial decision after previously stating he would not pardon his son.
- President Joe Biden issued a full pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, covering federal tax charges, gun charges, and potential crimes dating back to 2014.
- The decision contradicts previous statements by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who repeatedly claimed Biden would not pardon his son.
- Jean-Pierre faced intense questioning from reporters, with some challenging the administration's transparency and credibility.
- Biden defended the pardon, stating Hunter was unfairly targeted due to his family ties and emphasizing the difficulty of his decision.
- Jean-Pierre was criticized for citing incorrect polling data to justify the pardon, misstating public approval figures by a significant margin.