President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son Hunter, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing yesterday. Via ABC News:

Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced next month on the gun charges as well as federal tax-related charges in a separate case.

When asked Thursday whether the president has any intention of pardoning his son, Jean-Pierre responded, “We’ve been asked that question multiple times. Our answer stands, which is no.”

Jean-Pierre said she didn’t have comment on pardons the president intends to make at the end of his term, including any administration officials or people threatened by President-elect Donald Trump with legal action.

Well, this is bullshit, and I hope he reconsiders. Because Hunter Biden was treated so much more harshly than John Doe would have been, and he should protect him from any further political circus.