White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed questions regarding President Joe Biden's potential pardon for his son, Hunter, during a press briefing on Monday. Jean-Pierre initially stated that Biden would not have pardoned his son if Vice President Kamala Harris had won the 2024 election, but later walked back her statement.
When asked about the president's decision in light of a hypothetical Harris victory, Jean-Pierre declined to engage in speculation, emphasizing that Biden made the decision based on the current circumstances. She reiterated that Biden believed his son was facing unwarranted political targeting, leading to the pardon.
