Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre firmly denied any possibility of President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter, amidst ongoing legal troubles stemming from a federal investigation and tax-related charges. During a White House press briefing, Jean-Pierre responded with a succinct "No" when questioned about a potential pardon. She reiterated her stance when pressed further, quickly moving on to other inquiries.

Both President Biden and the First Lady have publicly expressed their support for Hunter after he pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges in a Delaware court. The court appearance followed the collapse of a plea deal that would have allowed Hunter to avoid jail time on a felony gun charge. This unexpected turn of events led to the not guilty pleas, with prosecutors confirming the continuation of the federal investigation.

The failed plea deal would have granted Hunter broad immunity from prosecution for a wide range of alleged federal offenses, as revealed in recently released documents. This immunity encompassed both the tax charges and a separate firearm possession charge related to his substance use. The agreement stipulated that the government would drop the more serious gun charge in exchange for a guilty plea on the tax counts.

Following the courtroom developments, details of the plea and diversion agreements emerged, highlighting the extensive immunity offered to Hunter. This immunity covered a broad spectrum of issues investigated by the Justice Department over several years.