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Hunter Biden no longer faces the threat of going to prison for federal felony gun and tax convictions thanks to his father.

Last night, President Biden pardoned his son

something he previously said he would not do. Today, White House Press Secretary Corrine Jean-Pierre

explained that Biden believes his son was unfairly targeted in the throes of electioneer politics.

Well, many lawmakers on Capitol Hill are criticizing Biden over his decision. And Pierre Zelena Moore reports

a decision has gotten pushback from both Republicans and Democrats. In a statement on X, Republican

House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the Biden family for eroding public trust in the justice system,

adding that, quote, real reform cannot begin soon enough.

Johnson is one of a handful of prominent Republicans who have spoken out about this,

and some Democrats have also come out against the pardon.

Colorado Senator Michael Bennett wrote on X that Biden's decision puts, quote,

personal interest ahead of duty, adding that it further erodes American's faith that the

justice system is fair and equal for all.

Elena Moore, NPR News.

The list of controversial Trump nominees in line for Senate confirmations getting longer for the post of FBI director,

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