In a recent interview with ABC News, US President Joseph Biden made it clear that he will not pardon his son Hunter in his ongoing trial in Delaware for violating a law that prohibits drug users from owning firearms. When asked if he would rule out pardoning Hunter, Biden answered yes, and also expressed his willingness to accept the trial’s outcome.
Hunter Biden, the president’s only surviving son, has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to 25 years in prison, although typically shorter sentences are given for these crimes according to the US Department of Justice.
The trial is historic as it marks the first time a sitting president’s son has faced a criminal trial. Hunter Biden’s legal troubles stem from his alleged attempt to obtain a firearm in 2018 while struggling with drug addiction. Having been indicted by special counsel David Weiss last October, Hunter Biden is facing a serious legal battle.