Biden’s White House Refuses To Apologize

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced tough questions last Friday regarding President Joe Biden’s sudden decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. This was her first press briefing since the president’s unexpected announcement over the weekend, which reversed earlier statements she had made that a pardon was unlikely.

When pressed on whether she owed the American people an apology for her earlier comments, Jean-Pierre refused to acknowledge any need for one. She explained that “circumstances have changed,” but did not elaborate on the most glaring factor—the mounting pressure from Democrats like Rep. Jim Clyburn and others, who publicly urged the president to intervene. Instead, she claimed the decision was a personal one for Biden, noting that after spending Thanksgiving with his family on Nantucket, including Hunter, the president had reflected deeply on the situation.

Jean-Pierre maintained that the decision was made after “wrestling” with it, suggesting the family had “been through enough.” She did not mention any specific legal developments but referenced the upcoming sentencing of Hunter Biden as a factor in the president’s choice to step in. While Jean-Pierre was vague about the details, it was clear that Biden’s decision came after intense pressure and personal reflection.

When asked if this move could influence President Trump’s potential pardons for individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, Jean-Pierre deflected, refusing to speculate on future pardons in a potential Trump administration. She also downplayed speculation that Biden might issue preemptive pardons for Trump’s political enemies, including figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Rep. Liz Cheney.

As Republicans and conservatives question the fairness and timing of Biden’s decision, Jean-Pierre stood firm in defending the president’s actions, asserting that they were consistent with his thinking at the time and that the American people would understand the difficult nature of such a decision.

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