The pardon covers offenses Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024."

The decision, which was first reported by NBC News, is a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.

President Joe Biden's pardon of his son not only spared Hunter a possible prison sentence; he also protected him from any retaliatory prosecutions by the Trump Justice Department.