President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family.

"I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," Biden said in a statement.{ai:summary}<p>President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who faced potential prison time for federal felony gun and tax convictions. This decision marks a departure from Biden's previous commitments to refrain from using presidential powers for family benefit. #politics</p>

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

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