The White House reiterated President Biden's commitment not to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, if he is convicted amidst his ongoing legal battles. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the president had not changed his stance on the matter, even in light of new tax crime charges brought against Hunter Biden in California.

During a gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Las Vegas, Jean-Pierre responded to reporters' questions, stating, "Nothing has changed. That is still the case."

Hunter Biden was indicted on Thursday on three felony tax charges relating to tax evasion and filing a false return, along with six misdemeanor charges for failure to pay taxes between 2016 and 2019. These charges constitute his second indictment from special counsel David Weiss.

When asked about the president's reaction to his son's additional charges and whether they had spoken since, Jean-Pierre deflected the questions. She emphasized that President Biden loves and supports his son as he continues to rebuild his life, referring reporters to the Department of Justice or her colleagues at the White House Counsel for further inquiries.

The press secretary declined to comment on any "private conversation" between the president and his family members and reiterated the stance taken by the White House in September when asked if President Biden would commute his son's sentence.

If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 17 years in prison. Despite the gravity of the charges, the president's position remains unchanged. "He's proud of his son, and he is... proud of him building his life back up," Jean-Pierre stated during the gaggle aboard Air Force One.

Hunter Biden is already facing three felony gun charges and is under investigation for alleged tax misconduct after a plea deal fell through earlier this year. Additionally, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened a probe into Hunter Biden's past business deals.

Amidst this ongoing legal scrutiny, there has been a dispute between Biden's attorneys and Republican lawmakers regarding whether his testimony in the case should be public or private. Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, sent a letter to Chairman Comer claiming that a public hearing would ensure transparency and accusing the committee of using closed-door sessions to manipulate facts and misinform the public.

In response, Comer and House Judicial Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) threatened to hold Hunter Biden in contempt if he fails to appear for a closed-door deposition next week. The battle over Hunter Biden's legal challenges continues, leaving many questioning the outcome and its potential implications for the Biden administration.