Biden clarifies that he will not commute Hunter Biden's sentence in gun case

President Joe Biden clarified on Thursday that he would not be commuting his son Hunter Biden's sentence, regardless of its length, when he is sentenced in his gun case later this year.

Biden previously ruled out a pardon for the younger Biden, but did not specifically state whether he would commute his son's sentence. Hunter Biden was found guilty on Tuesday, of all three federal charges related to his illegal purchase of a gun in 2018, including lying on a form about his drug use. He is expected to be sentenced in October, but no official date has been set.

The clarification occurred during a trip to Italy for the G7 summit, where a reporter asked if a commutation of Hunter Biden's sentence was a possibility. The president responded "no," according to NBC News.

"I‘m extremely proud of my son Hunter," Joe Biden said. "He has overcome an addiction. He’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know, and I am satisfied that I’m not going to do anything. I said I abide by the jury decision. I will do that, and I will not pardon him."

Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison. However, because this is a first time offense, the younger Biden is unlikely to get the maximum penalty. Under federal sentencing guideline recommendations, Hunter Biden is more likely to be sentenced to over a year in prison.

The first son also faces federal tax charges in California, which are expected to go to trial in September. The president has not commented on whether he would commute or pardon his son on the tax charges if Hunter is found guilty.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just the News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.