Did First Lady Jill pressurise Joe Biden to pardon son Hunter? Report says ‘clearly there was...’
Live MintWith outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday signing a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes including illegal possession of a gun and federal tax evasion charges, reports now suggest that Jill Biden may have played a role in this decision. We were told really in recent weeks that Dr Jill Biden – first lady Jill Biden – was very supportive of the president doing something like this.” Earlier, while speaking from the White House, Jill Biden also reacted and extended support: “Of course, I support the pardon of my son.” Joe Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son has raised many questions, especially after he previously promised not to use his presidential powers for his family’s benefit. I will do that, and I will not pardon him.” Zeleny claimed that President Biden "was not sure" about the pardon and implied that the First Lady's support could have been the deciding factor. Biden's statement on son Hunter's pardon “The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election.