A Texas congresswoman defended President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, deeming the move as justifiable amid accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans and comparisons to President-elect Donald Trump's criminal controversies.
Hunter Biden faced federal charges, including three felony counts tied to lying on a gun purchase application in 2018 and nine counts of tax evasion, for which he pleaded guilty earlier this year. The charges carried a maximum penalty of over 40 years in prison combined, but federal guidelines suggested a much lighter sentence.
