Washington: President Joe Biden signed late Sunday a pardon for his son Hunter Biden who is under investigation on two cases as well as facing possible prison time. According to Kuwait News Agency, the pardon is expected to garner some political controversy and criticism towards President Biden. In a statement, Biden expressed his reasoning, stating, "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted." He further claimed that the charges against Hunter were instigated by political opponents to undermine his presidency. Biden argued that the investigations targeting his son were politically motivated, saying, "No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter's cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son - and that is wrong." He highlighted Hunter's sobriety over the pas t five and a half years, despite facing relentless scrutiny. Biden stated, "In trying to break Hunter, they've tried to break me - and there's no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough." The President acknowledged his belief in the American justice system but criticized the influence of politics, describing it as a "miscarriage of justice." He expressed hope that Americans would understand his decision as both a father and a President. Biden had previously told ABC News that he would not pardon Hunter, a stance reiterated by the White House. Hunter Biden was being investigated for purchasing firearms while suffering from narcotics addiction, a charge that could result in a minimum of 25 years in prison if convicted. Additionally, Hunter faces accusations of tax evasion, with three criminal charges and six misdemeanors related to unpaid federal taxes amounting to USD 1.4 million between 2016 and 2019.
