US President Joe Biden has said that he will not pardon his son Hunter Biden if he is convicted in a criminal case of illegal gun possession.
In a TV interview, when US President Biden was asked if he was ready to accept the verdict of the ongoing trial of his son Hunter Biden in the state of Delaware. In response to which he clearly said that ‘yes’ he is ready for it. He also said that whatever the outcome of this case, he will accept it.
According to CNN, a similar statement has already been issued by the White House. In December, press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre said, “I have said very clearly that the president will not pardon his son.”
A statement released by ABC News before the interview said that when US President Joe Biden was asked by news anchor David Muir if Biden also denies the possibility of ‘pardon’, the US President responded positively. gave
Hunter Biden is accused of concealing his drug addiction and making false statements when purchasing weapons in October 2018. If convicted in this case, he could face up to 25 years in prison.
Hunter Biden has no previous criminal record. Therefore, it is not yet clear how much the judge who is hearing this case will sentence Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden.
The US President has made statements contrary to the behavior of predecessor Donald Trump. Donald Trump is facing multiple criminal cases and has made it clear that if he wins the presidential election, he will overturn the convictions against him.