First Lady convinced President to pardon troubled son
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First Lady Jill Biden played a crucial role in influencing President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter, according to CNN’s Jeff Zeleny’s recent report.
“We were told that this sort of came to a head this weekend, and this is why President Biden decided now to do this,” Zeleny stated during his Sunday broadcast. “I’m told this has been very much a family discussion and something that has not been widely shared or discussed as a policy matter inside the West Wing. But there was a worry of future prosecutions or future potential of what the incoming Trump Justice Department could do.”
BREAKING: CNN reports Dr. Jill pressured Joe into pardoning their son after he initially decided against it.
So, Joe isn’t calling the shots?
— Jack (@jackunheard) December 2, 2024
“Clearly, there was pressure inside the family,” Zeleny continued. “We were told, really in recent weeks, that Dr. Jill Biden, first lady Jill Biden, was really supportive of the president doing something like this. The president was not sure.”
The development follows Hunter Biden’s federal gun charge conviction in June and his guilty plea to tax charges in September. The presidential pardon extends beyond these recent legal troubles, encompassing potential offenses spanning from January 2014 through December 2024.
Jill Biden pushed President Biden to pardon disgraced son Hunter, report says.
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The pardon comes amid scrutiny over Hunter’s previous business dealings, including his lucrative position at Burisma, where he earned $80,000 monthly despite limited industry expertise. Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about potential influence peddling and failure to register as a foreign agent during his father’s tenure.
This decision marks a significant shift from previous statements, where both the President and White House officials had consistently denied the possibility of a pardon.
When questioned about the pardon at a White House Christmas celebration, Dr. Biden confirmed her support, stating, “Of course I support the pardon of my son.”
