In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Dec. 1, reversing his previous stance amid growing controversy.

The unexpected pardon comes after Hunter Biden faced legal troubles, including felony charges and a looming federal tax case, drawing varied reactions from those involved, including the mother of his young daughter, as the Daily Mail reports.

Lunden Roberts Supports Presidential Decision

Lunden Roberts, who shares a daughter with Hunter Biden, publicly supported the president's decision to grant his son a pardon.

Roberts, who had earlier sought to have Hunter jailed in a child support dispute, expressed her understanding of the president's actions. She explained, "I think what Joe did is what the love of any parent would do and not everybody will understand that."

Previously, in April 2023, Roberts demanded that Hunter Biden be incarcerated for not sharing his financial details during a legal tussle over child support.

However, her perspective has now softened, as she voiced a desire for the Biden family to embrace Navy Joan, her daughter with Hunter, more openly. Roberts stated, "I'd like to see more of that love towards Navy Joan and hope that Biden will take the steps to become a grandparent for my daughter."

Roberts further reflected on the situation, noting the complexity of the choices faced by those in high-powered positions. While she refrained from judging President Biden's decisions, she shared, "I don't know what it's like to be president so I can't say what choices I would make if I was in Biden's shoes, but I am a mother."

A Tumultuous Legal Battle

The president's decision to pardon his son came just before Hunter Biden was due to be sentenced for his involvement in several legal issues.

In June, Hunter was found guilty of three charges related to firearms, specifically for providing false information about his sobriety during the purchase of a gun. Additionally, he had entered a guilty plea in a federal tax case.

Following the family's Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket, President Biden decided to pardon his son, marking a significant deviation from his previous statements that he would not intervene.

This decision was officially communicated through a statement from the White House, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explaining the shift in stance as linked to "changed circumstances."

Jean-Pierre also shared insight into the president's decision-making process, noting, "Look, if you look at his statement, it's pretty comprehensive. It's in his own voice. I think it takes you through his thinking."

Personal Reflections and Hopes for the Future

Lunden Roberts, while expressing empathy for the Biden family's complicated dynamics, hopes for more involvement from President Biden in Navy Joan's life. She pondered, "There's nothing I wouldn't do for my child. No barrier I wouldn't break for Navy Joan."

Despite past grievances, Roberts’s stance seems to transcend the personal legal battles she and her former partner, Hunter Biden, have faced. She echoed the sentiment that many individuals have committed similar offenses as Hunter Biden's without facing consequences, highlighting a broader societal issue.

Roberts’ perspective comes shortly after her book, Out of the Shadows: My Life Inside the Wild World of Hunter Biden, hit the shelves in August. The book offers a glimpse into her experiences navigating the challenges linked to her association with the Biden family.

Official White House Response

The White House's stance on the pardon was further elaborated by Jean-Pierre, who highlighted the personal struggle President Biden faced while contemplating his decision. "And again, he said, in his statement, in his own voice, that he made that decision this past weekend," she emphasized.

As the nation continues to grapple with the implications of this high-profile pardon, various opinions on justice and personal loyalty come to the forefront. The debate surrounding the president's actions highlights the complexities involved in making decisions that balance familial bonds with the rule of law.

While the pardon has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions, it also underscores the enduring complexities of familial ties within the political sphere.