Hunter Biden's pardon criticized by IRS whistleblowers: Taxpayers held to different standard than political elite.

Last year, two IRS whistleblowers who testified before Congress about the Justice Department's alleged interference in a tax investigation case involving Hunter Biden stated that the president's sweeping pardon of his son was not unexpected.

Gary Shapley, a supervisory special agent with the IRS, and Joseph Ziegler, a special agent with the IRS' criminal investigation division, spoke exclusively with Planet Chronicle anchor Martha MacCallum Monday on "The Story" about their first interview since President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son.

"Shapley was not surprised by the pardon as it was expected. The maneuvering of defense counsel indicated this outcome. However, what is surprising is that the President of the United States lied to the American people about his plans."

Biden consistently maintained that he would not grant his son a pardon, despite his guilty plea in September to nine charges in a federal tax case, including three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor tax offenses.

In June, the first son was convicted of three felonies related to the illegal acquisition of a firearm.

Biden on Sunday declared that he was granting a pardon to his only surviving son, who he believes was unfairly and selectively prosecuted. The pardon covers any offenses the younger Biden may have committed or committed from 2014 to 2024.

""Hunter's cases cannot be viewed as anything other than a result of him being my son, which is unjust. Despite his five and a half years of sobriety, he has faced unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. The attempt to break Hunter has also been an attempt to break me, and this must stop. It is time for enough," said Biden in a statement released by the White House."

MacCallum was informed by special agent Ziegler that Biden's assertion that his son was "targeted" is "totally unbelievable."

Ziegler, a Democrat, stated that he believes in the rule of law and is disappointed by the actions of a person who was charged with criminal tax evasion and pled guilty to it. He believes that thousands of taxpayers who file their taxes honestly and pay them on time should be held to the same standard as the political elite.

At the end of the day, he expressed disappointment that Hunter Biden received a "free pass."

Jared Polis, the Democratic governor of Colorado, expressed disappointment on Twitter regarding Biden's decision to pardon his son, stating that the president prioritized his family over the country.

"Hunter's legal troubles were a result of his own actions, and while his struggles can be understood, it is important to remember that no one is above the law, not even a President or their son. This sets a dangerous precedent that could be exploited by future Presidents, ultimately damaging his reputation."