Jean-Pierre Criticized for Misquoting Poll on Pardon Support

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Jean-Pierre Criticized for Misquoting Poll on Pardon Support
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced criticism for incorrectly stating that 64% of Americans support President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. In reality, a YouGov poll showed that 64% of Democrats, not the general American public, supported the pardon, with only 34% of Americans overall approving and 50% disapproving. The error sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing Jean-Pierre's handling of the situation.

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