David Weiss, the special prosecutor who led the investigation into Hunter Biden, has released a final report defending his inquiry and criticizing President Joe Biden for making "baseless accusations" about the case. Weiss described his prosecution of Hunter Biden for gun and tax crimes as "impartial" and stated it was not driven by "partisan politics." This report follows President Biden's decision to issue a full and unconditional pardon for his son in early December, which he attributed to "raw politics" and a "miscarriage of justice."

Weiss took issue with the president's statements, labeling them as "gratuitous and wrong." He emphasized that he prosecuted Hunter Biden because he broke the law, not because of any political motives. Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in September and was found guilty of being an illegal drug user in possession of a firearm in June. The president's pardon came after he had previously stated he would not grant his son clemency. This is not the first instance of a U.S. president pardoning a family member; Bill Clinton pardoned his half-brother, Roger Clinton, in 2001, and Donald Trump pardoned his daughter's father-in-law, Charles Kushner, in 2020.

The investigation into Hunter Biden faced significant scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum. Democrats argued that Hunter Biden was being unfairly targeted, while Republicans contended that the Justice Department was not pursuing charges aggressively enough. Hunter Biden's guilty convictions occurred after a collapsed plea deal in 2023, which Republicans labeled a "sweetheart deal." His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, criticized Weiss for the failed agreement, asserting that Weiss backed out due to pressure from Republicans.

Weiss's report highlights the difficulties of investigating high-profile cases, especially those involving family members of public figures. The special prosecutor's defense of his inquiry and his criticism of the president's remarks underscore the necessity for impartiality and independence within the justice system. As the debate surrounding Hunter Biden's pardon continues, Weiss's report offers a detailed account of the investigation and its findings, illuminating the complexities of the case.