Anyone Looking Forward To The Press Corps/KJP Clash On Hunter Pardon Will Have To Wait

Anyone who might be anticipating a clash between the White House press corps and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is likely going to have to wait at least a few days while Biden travels to Angola.

As soon as the news broke that President Joe Biden had issued a blanket pardon for his embattled son, Hunter Biden — who has been convicted on several felony charges and was still awaiting sentencing — many predicted an inevitable dust-up between reporters and Jean-Pierre, primarily because the latter has repeatedly insisted that Biden had no intention of issuing such a pardon.

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Curtis Houck posted video from a regular White House briefing that took place just one month prior, showing Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich asking Jean-Pierre about a potential pardon for Hunter — and as she had in the past, the press secretary insisted that there was no such pardon coming.

WATCH:

REWIND to @JacquiHeinrich from less than a month ago https://t.co/r4a5YrUxcO

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 2, 2024

“I’m so ready for the next Peter Doocy exchange with Karine Jean-Pierre,” one posted.

I’m so ready for the next Peter Doocy exchange with Karine Jean-Pierre 👀 pic.twitter.com/ekYarMUlda

— 🇺🇸Jessica🇺🇸 (@Jessica_4_Trump) December 2, 2024

When someone asked whether Jean-Pierre was “dreading” the inevitable flood of questions, Heinrich pointed out the fact that there would be no briefing at all — and therefore no televised questions — for at least a few days.

“There won’t be any — no press briefing for the next few days. Biden issued the pardon before jetting to Angola late tonight. KJP will take questions on Air Force 1 en route, but off-camera …” Heinrich posted.

There won’t be any – no press briefing for the next few days. Biden issued the pardon before jetting to Angola late tonight. KJP will take questions on Air Force 1 en route, but off-camera…. https://t.co/rdGpucifc0

— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) December 2, 2024

Jean-Pierre has repeated her claim that Biden would not issue a pardon for his son on several occasions.

FLASHBACK: KJP in August 2023 said there was "no" possibility Joe Biden will pardon his son Hunter.

Joe just pardoned Hunter. pic.twitter.com/xoKjnuFnfl

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 2, 2024

FLASHBACK: Karine Jean Pierre is a liar.

REPORTER in SEPTEMBER 2023: "Would the president pardon or commute [the sentence of] his son if he's convicted?"

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: No

Joe just pardoned Hunter. pic.twitter.com/xt6JnA8lJm

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) December 2, 2024

Just days after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, Jean-Pierre repeated her claim.

Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about Joe Biden pardoning Hunter on November 7 following Trump's victory.

Her response: "We’ve been asked that question multiple times.  Our answer stands, which is no." pic.twitter.com/DKfkhGsxxg

— James Lynch (@jameslynch32) December 2, 2024

Biden became the first president to issue a pardon for his own child on Sunday. Hunter Biden previously made history when he became the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a felony.