A recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reveals that only 20% of Americans approve of President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. This pardon, granted after Hunter's conviction on felony gun and tax charges, has drawn considerable criticism. Roughly half of the adults surveyed expressed disapproval, while approximately 18% remained neutral and 8% stated they were uninformed on the matter.
The division extends across party lines. While Democrats showed more support for the pardon than Republicans or independents, only 38% approved, with 27% disapproving. A stark contrast emerges with Republicans, where disapproval reached 80%, and independents, where 51% disapproved.
President Biden's pardon of his son has sparked controversy, with low public approval ratings. (Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The pardon, issued on December 1st, contradicts President Biden's prior statements asserting he would not pardon his son if convicted. Hunter Biden faced two separate federal cases this year, pleading guilty to tax charges in September and being convicted on three felony gun charges in June for falsifying information on a gun purchase form regarding drug use.
The pardon granted to Hunter Biden on December 1st has fueled public debate. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
President Biden defended his decision, claiming Hunter was unfairly targeted due to their familial relationship and that the prosecutions were attempts to attack him indirectly. This explanation has done little to quell the controversy, with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre facing intense questioning about the President's previous assertions. Jean-Pierre maintained the President's commitment to truthfulness and referred back to his official statement on the pardon.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed questions regarding the pardon.
