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Jill Biden on Hunter pardon: "We just could not let our son go to jail"

Jill Biden on Hunter pardon: "We just could not let our son go to jail"

Summary

Jill Biden said she supported President Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son Hunter Biden to prevent him from going to jail under President Trump’s administration. Hunter Biden was convicted of felony charges related to a gun purchase and tax evasion, and the pardons also included other family members.

Key Facts

  • Hunter Biden was convicted in June 2024 of three felony charges related to buying a gun while battling drug addiction.
  • He pleaded guilty to nine tax evasion charges in a separate case in September 2024.
  • President Biden initially said he would not pardon his son but changed his mind at the end of his presidency.
  • Jill Biden said the Justice Department was unfair to Hunter after President Trump was elected.
  • The pardons included other family members to protect them from potential targeting.
  • The decision to pardon Hunter Biden drew criticism from both political parties.
  • Jill Biden expressed full support for her husband’s decision to pardon their son.
  • Jill Biden discussed these topics during an interview on CBS Sunday Morning airing May 31.
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