Joe Biden has no plans to pardon his son - White House

U.S. President Joe Biden has no plans to pardon his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges.

The Press Secretary of the White House, Karin Jean-Pierre, stated this, ABC News reports.

During a media briefing, White House Press Secretary Karin Jean-Pierre was asked if Joe Biden plans to use the right to pardon his son Hunter.

"We've been asked that question multiple times. Our answer stands, which is no," said Karin Jean-Pierre.

She added that she had no comment on other pardons the President plans to issue at the end of his term, including any administration officials or people threatened with legal action by President-elect Donald Trump.

"I know pardons is going to be a big part of the questions that I get here over the next several weeks and a couple of months that we have. I don't have anything to share or any thought process on pardons. Once we have something to share, we certainly will share with that,” said the spokeswoman for the White House, adding that Biden did not share his thoughts with her about candidates for pardons.

As previously reported, U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, pleaded guilty to charges of violating federal tax laws. He may become the first son of a sitting U.S. president to be imprisoned by an American court.