White House Holds Off on Commutation Decision for Hunter Biden

The White House has not ruled out a possible commutation for Hunter Biden, convicted on federal gun crimes. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated sentencing has not been scheduled, and President Biden has definitively ruled out a pardon for his son. Judge Maryellen Noreika will decide the sentencing.

The White House is leaving the door open for a potential commutation for Hunter Biden, who faces federal gun crime convictions. Sentencing has yet to be scheduled, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Speaking aboard Air Force One during President Joe Biden's trip to Italy for the Group of Seven summit, Jean-Pierre clarified that she has not discussed the matter with the president following the jury's verdict.

Last week during an ABC News interview, President Biden made it clear he would not pardon his son. Jean-Pierre emphasized the definitive nature of the president's statements but was unable to provide additional information on a possible commutation. Convicted of lying on a gun purchase form and possessing the gun illegally for 11 days, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison. The sentencing, to be determined by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika, has not been scheduled.