First Lady Jill Biden surprisingly addressed a reporter’s question about President Joe Biden’s recent decision to pardon their son, Hunter.
While attending a Christmas-themed press conference with National Guard members and their loved ones, a reporter asked Jill Biden, “Dr. Biden, what do you think about the pardon of Hunter?”
Jill Biden responded, “Of course, I support the pardon of my son.”
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DR. JILL: “Of course, I support the pardon of my son.” pic.twitter.com/XG8ZtpS2v6
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 2, 2024
Per Fox News:
First lady Jill Biden backed President Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter Biden from criminal charges during a holiday press conference with National Guard members and their families at the White House on Monday.
“Of course I support the pardon of my son,” Jill responded to a reporter’s shouted question following her remarks.
Hunter is the stepson of Jill Biden.
The White House unveiled its Christmas decorations to the media ahead of the holiday season, with this year’s theme, “A Season of Peace and Light,” announced by Jill Biden in a statement Monday.
In the last several weeks, Jill Biden has reportedly pressured Joe Biden to pardon Hunter.
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CNN reports Biden was under mounting “pressure” from Jill, Ed.D., to grant Hunter a pardon pic.twitter.com/zYEwoGCd3F
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) December 2, 2024
Jill Biden’s news statement contradicts her previous statements regarding Joe pardoning Hunter.
Previously, when Jill was asked about a possible pardon for Hunter, she shared, “Joe and I both respect the judicial system, and that’s the bottom line.
LOOK:
FLASHBACK: Jill Biden (@DrBiden) on why her husband Joe Biden will not pardon their son, Hunter Biden: “Joe and I both respect the judicial system and that’s the bottom line.” pic.twitter.com/SXR9FmAwQX
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) December 2, 2024