President Joe Biden made it clear on Thursday that, in addition to not forgiving your son Hunter following his conviction on three gun-related charges this week, he also will not commute his sentence.
Asked during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the G7 summit in Italy if a commutation was on the table, Biden said, “No.”
Biden also spoke briefly about his son’s situation in response to another question and reiterated that he will not pardon him.
“I am extremely proud of my son Hunter,” Biden said. “He overcame an addiction. He is one of the brightest and most decent men I know, and I am convinced that I will do nothing. I said I accept the jury’s decision. I will do this and I will not forgive him.”
Before Biden Hunter Was sentenced on Tuesday, the president said he would accept what the jury decides in the case.
Asked in an interview with ABC News last Thursday whether he would rule out a pardon, the president said: “Yes.” Asked if he would accept the outcome of the jury trial, he again said: “Yes.”
Biden Hunter was found guilty Tuesday of three felony charges related to possessing a gun while using narcotics in the first trial of the children of a sitting U.S. president.
Two of the charges carry maximum prison sentences of 10 years, while the third carries maximum sentences of five years. Under federal sentencing guidelines recommendations, Biden could be sentenced to more than a year in prison, but the judge could sentence him to more or less time. Each charge also carries a maximum fine of $250,000.
No sentencing date has been set.
Hunter Biden also faces federal tax charges in California, a case that is should go to trial in September.
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