White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre President Joe Biden faced a barrage of questions during a press briefing Monday after an immediate backlash began following President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden.
Hunter Biden was convicted Tax violation and illegal gun handling, convictions that had previously led to widespread speculation and multiple denials. The Biden administration.
Jean-Pierre, who retained it President Biden would not use her executive powers to pardon her son, reporters questioned her about the apparent contradiction. “How can you explain that what you said earlier would not happen, and yet it happened?” asked a reporter, indicating a change in attitude. Another reporter also pressed, “Are you apologizing to the American people?”
Defending the president’s decision, Jean-Pierre reiterated that the decision to pardon Hunter Biden was a difficult one. “It wasn’t easy for Joe Biden, and he wrestled with it,” she said, stressing that the president had carefully considered the decision. “He thought about it many times before making that decision,” Jean-Pierre continued. “I suggest people read the president’s statement.”
Despite intense questioning, Jean-Pierre expressed strong support for Biden, claiming that the American people largely respect his decision. To support her argument, she referenced a poll, although her citation was quickly questioned. “I called the US Govt [sic] A poll where 64% of Americans, not a small number, agree with the president’s decision to pardon his son,” claimed Jean-Pierre.
However, the poll Jean-Pierre referred to was from YouGov, not “US Gov” as she said. In addition, the Poll results Not as Jean-Pierre suggested. While 64% of Democrats supported amnesty, only 34% of all Americans “strongly” or “somewhat” approved, with 50% disapproving.
The pardon was issued after Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in September to federal tax charges and pleaded guilty to three felonies. gun cost In June, stemming from his false statements on gun purchase forms. For over a year, both President Biden and Jean-Pierre have repeatedly insisted that Hunter would not receive a pardon.
Social media users were quick to react to Carine Jean-Pierre’s change of attitude on X.
This is not the first time the KJP has come under fire for Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter. On Monday, reporters slammed her with similar questions questioning her integrity and assessing Joe Biden’s role as president as well as his integrity and credibility.