Biden's Pardon of Hunter Sparks Political Controversy

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for federal gun and tax convictions, despite previous promises not to use presidential powers for family benefit. This decision, which covers offenses from 2014 to 2024, comes before Hunter's sentencing and amid political controversy. Biden justified the pardon by citing political influence on the legal process, while critics, including Republicans, condemned it as an abuse of power. Hunter Biden expressed gratitude and pledged to help others struggling with addiction.