Hunter Biden's confident demeanor in unearthed video raises questions about dad's pardon plans
President Biden repeatedly said he would not pardon Hunter
By Peter Pinedo Fox News
Published December 2, 2024 3:50pm EST
An unearthed video of Hunter Biden smiling and showing a confident demeanor while being pressed about a possible pardon raises questions about when his dad made the decision that he would pardon his son.
President Biden repeatedly said throughout the year that he would not pardon his son and would not interfere with the criminal justice process. Despite this repeated position, Hunter Biden maintained a confident attitude, even as he faced a maximum sentence of 17 years in federal prison.
A 30-second video obtained by Fox News Digital shows Hunter smiling wryly and walking away after being pressed on whether he was "expecting a pardon" while leaving a Malibu, California, restaurant on July 31, 2024.
The video was taken after Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony charges relating to the illegal purchase of a firearm and shortly before he pleaded guilty to tax evasion. He is seen walking out of Cholada Thai Cuisine by Topanga Beach, just north of Los Angeles, with longtime friend and defender, Academy Award-winning actor and director Sean Penn.
The man taking the video asks: "Hunter, how are you holding up?" to which he responds simply, "Great, man."
The man then asks, "Hunter, are you expecting a pardon?" Hunter Biden does not respond but immediately flashes a large smile as a woman who appears to be a Secret Service agent comes in between the two.
The man prods further asking, "Is that something you can answer on?" to which Biden’s son continues to smile silently as he steps into a black vehicle.
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