Biden reacts to his son Hunter's guilty verdict in gun case, vowing to "respect the judicial process"

Washington — President Biden issued a statement in response to his son Hunter Biden being convicted on three felony gun charges in federal court Tuesday, with the president saying he will accept the outcome of the case and loves his son. 

The jury determined Hunter Biden illegally purchased and possessed a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine, violating federal law that prohibits users of illegal drugs from owning firearms. A sentencing date has not yet been set. 

"As I said last week, I am the president, but I am also a dad," the president said in his statement. "Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today. So many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side and be so strong and resilient in recovery. As I also said last week, I will accept the outcome of this case and will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal. Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that."