In an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor David Muir on Thursday, President Joe Biden stated that he would not pardon his son Hunter if he is convicted on federal charges.
Hunter Biden is facing charges for making false statements on a federal firearms form and possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. Prosecutors in his federal trial this week emphasized his drug use and called witnesses to discuss his personal life and the gun he had purchased.
If convicted, Hunter Biden could be sentenced to up to 25 years. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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President Biden expressed that he would respect the outcome of the trial and would not seek to pardon his son if he is found guilty.
David Muir interviewed President Biden in Normandy, where the president is marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France during World War II.
During the interview, President Biden also touched on former President Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions, executive actions he took to address immigration at the Mexico-U.S. border, and Israel’s conflict in Gaza.
The full interview will be aired on ABC News at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday.
