Criminal defense attorney Lexie Rigden joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why she believes President Biden pardoned his son Hunter before leaving office and what it means for the family's controversial business dealings.

President Biden issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, despite previous promises that he would not do so. The pardon extends to Hunter Biden’s gun and tax charges. Hunter Biden was set to be sentenced in both cases later this month. President Joe Biden released a statement Sunday night saying he’s signed a pardon for his son Hunter Biden.

President Biden’s announcement that he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, rattled the political world late Sunday. The president argued in a statement on Sunday that the charges brought against his son,

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The “full and unconditional” pardon is aimed at protecting the president’s son from future prosecution by the Trump Justice Department.