President Biden Declines to Pardon Hunter Biden Following Conviction

President Joe Biden publicly stated he will neither pardon nor commute the sentence of his son, Hunter Biden, following his conviction on federal gun charges. During a press conference at the G7 summit, Biden expressed pride in his son for overcoming addiction but affirmed his commitment to abide by the jury's decision. Biden's remarks are his first public comments on the matter since the conviction and come amid concerns about the personal toll on the President and the potential political impact. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had previously not ruled out a commutation, but Biden has now definitively addressed the issue. Hunter Biden's sentencing is expected in the coming months, and the situation is likely to become a focal point in the political discourse leading up to the 2024 elections. President Biden also highlighted his administration's achievement in passing the most significant federal legislation to reduce gun violence in 30 years during his speech.