All the times Joe Biden said he wouldn’t pardon son Hunter - as president makes major U-turn

Joe Biden has issued a pardon for his son Hunter following his conviction on federal gun charges, despite previously claiming he would not do so.

The president officially announced the decision on Sunday (1 December) saying that his son had been “selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted” by the Justice Department.

In a statement, he said he hoped the American people would understand his decision as a father.

The sudden announcement was a full reversal of the stance he took six months ago when he announced publicly he would not pardon Hunter, should he be convicted.