Biden makes first comments since Hunter's guilty verdict

President Biden addresses his son's guilty verdict for the first time Thursday during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. "I abide by the jury decision," said the president, "and I will not pardon him." Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony gun charges in Wilmington, Delaware earlier this week.



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[danalock]

He, knows he can’t pardon him they will eat him alive, but at the same time this would be eating anyone alive . Glad his son is clean nothing can take that way .

[ttbgleb]

Great president. He is a decent man with morals and integrity. He always speaks his truth. God bless you and your family.

[stevenmccann]

You only accept it because you might already know he won't get jail time

[jodyhall]

This is a real man not a con man 💙Joe💙

[wynpencarreg]

As an outside observer there is no comparison between this compassionate, honest man who has suffered terrible loss in his life and that lying, self-serving criminal

[philsmgb]

If Hunter is clean, who's coke do they keep finding in the White House?

[stevedavies-ppdp]

The quicker this family departs the nicer place America will become

[Giitzerland]

The family tragedies that this gentleman has been through is heart breaking. You're a good man President, and father.

[lorimims]

No whining, no threats, no blaming anyone else. Go thru your trial and take your punishment like a man!

[ronkosciak]

That tells us about the people he knows if Hunter is one of the most decent people he knows.

[joannecheekes]

The amount of heartbreak this man has gone thru and is still standing is amazing

[johnvannuys]

All of us who have addiction in our family stand with you and Hunter. May God bless you with better, future days of joy and peace.

[frankmagadan-bvdh]

This is what a real president sounds like..
🇺🇸 BIDEN 2024 🇺🇸

[destroygaryfunky]

So Hunter has overcome his addiction??? Then why was the cocaine issue at the White House swept under the

[MN-ixou]

At least the Biden took the verdict without whining

[evildavea]

Dang, it's sad that something as basic as loving your children has become so classy.

[myrnab]

President Biden is a wonderful father and a great President.

[javiermijares]

MR. PRESIDENT. WE. LOVE. YOU...AND. FAMILY....ALWAYS. WITH. YOU...

[emilydulgar]

My heart is with the Biden family. Joe Biden is a gentleman. People need to leave this alone, but only those who have had an experience with addictions will understand.

[freddiemiranda]

At least he respects our constitution and the rule of law 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💙🇺🇸...!