Former Congressman Joe Walsh expressed strong disapproval of President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, contradicting earlier promises. Appearing on MSNBC, Walsh, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, described the pardon as "deflating" for those who have emphasized the importance of holding everyone accountable, regardless of their position.

Walsh argued that Biden's action sends the message that his son is above the law, echoing concerns about the politicization of the justice system. He compared Biden's actions to those of Donald Trump, highlighting alleged inconsistencies and falsehoods surrounding the situation.

The White House announced the pardon on Sunday night, covering potential offenses committed by Hunter Biden between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. This pardon follows Hunter Biden's guilty plea to nine federal tax charges brought by special counsel David Weiss in September. Judge Mark Scarsi had previously warned Hunter Biden that he could face up to 17 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Donald Trump, who had previously speculated about a potential pardon for Hunter Biden, reacted to the announcement, questioning whether the pardon extends to those involved in the January 6th events. He criticized the decision as an "abuse and miscarriage of justice."