United States Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a press conference in Washington DC, defended Hunter Biden, citing legal opinions. While addressing the media, she said that none can be criminally prosecuted for such offences. Joe Biden had earlier explained that the charges against his son were initiated after political opponents in Congress pushed for the case to be brought forward. He added that a plea deal, which had been negotiated with the Department of Justice, unravelled in court due to political pressure.