President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has ignited a storm of criticism across the political spectrum.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, framed the move as a necessary intervention against what she described as politically motivated justice, as reported by the Independent Journal Review.

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“He wrestled with this,” Jean-Pierre stated, emphasizing the president’s belief in the justice system.

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“But he also believes that war politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice. Hunter was singled out because his last name is Biden and because he is the president’s son.”

The pardon applies to offenses Hunter Biden committed or may have committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024, as per a statement released by the White House on Sunday.

This sweeping pardon comes after Hunter faced convictions in two federal cases—one for gun charges and another where he pleaded guilty to federal tax violations.

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President Biden issued a strongly worded statement defending his decision.

“From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I watched my son being selectively and unfairly prosecuted,” he wrote.

Biden further asserted that his son was treated differently, citing the rarity of felony trials for isolated gun form discrepancies and late tax payments stemming from addiction.

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Hunter Biden, for his part, expressed gratitude for the clemency, while acknowledging the mistakes of his past.

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“I have admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction — mistakes exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport,” Hunter said in a statement to Fox News.

He credited his sobriety of more than five years to faith and the unwavering support of loved ones.

The backlash was swift and bipartisan.

Critics, including prominent Democrats, have questioned the optics of the pardon and the precedent it sets.

Many argue the decision undermines the president’s oft-repeated pledge of non-interference with the Justice Department.

Others see it as an act of parental loyalty cloaked in political rhetoric.

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Despite the outcry, Biden stood firm, invoking a personal and political rationale.

“Here’s the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process,” he said.

“Once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further.”

Hunter’s closing remarks echoed a tone of redemption: “In recovery, we can be given the opportunity to make amends. I will never take the clemency I have been given today for granted.”

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As for Jill Biden’s thoughts, she simply stated “Of course I support the pardon of my son.”

The fallout from this decision will undoubtedly shape the closing chapter of Biden’s presidency, raising questions about justice, favoritism, and the true cost of political loyalty.