Dem rep confronted with clip of himself saying Biden wouldn't pardon Hunter: 'What does that feel like?'

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., was questioned by CNN host Brianna Keilar about his previous statements that President Biden would never pardon his son, Hunter.

On Sunday, Biden granted a comprehensive pardon to Hunter, who had been convicted of two federal cases earlier this year. In September, he pleaded guilty to federal tax charges, and in June, he was found guilty of three felony gun charges after falsely stating on a mandatory gun purchase form that he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.

The president contended in a statement that Hunter was targeted solely due to his relationship with him and that there was an attempt to undermine Hunter in order to weaken him.

Goldman was interviewed by Keilar on Monday, who recounted, "You publicly supported Biden's statement that there would be no pardon in July 2023, just after the plea deal fell through."

In 2023, Goldman predicted that Biden would never pardon his son.

The congressman stated that he believes there is no chance that President Biden will pardon his friends or anyone who has had access to him, unlike his predecessor who did so. He also pointed out that in this case, Merrick Garland kept a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney to investigate the president's son. If there is no indication of the independence of the Department of Justice beyond this, the congressman stated that he does not know what else to look for.

"Goldman was reassured by Biden that he would not issue a pardon for his son, according to Keilar."

Goldman stated that if the plea agreement and plea deal had been successful, there would have been no pardon, which would have been a satisfactory outcome.

Keilar interjected, correcting her guest, "The deal had already fallen when you reacted. She went on to argue that while she understands his concern about President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director, that doesn't cancel out the fact he misread Biden's gameplan."

What does it feel like knowing that he went back on his word, since you took him at his word? she asked.

He argued that he was disappointed that the plea fell through and the reason for it became clear, including Republican congressional intervention, which made the case unique and different from any other case.

Trump's incoming Department of Justice may prosecute Hunter Biden for political reasons, as he was specifically targeted due to his father's presidency, according to the argument made by the individual.

Planet Chronicle' Kristine parks contributed to this report.