Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
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Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is "the most privileged person there is" after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.
In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC's Newsnight, Hunter Biden defended the controversial pardon, revealed his father's "painful" cancer has spread, ruled out seeking elected office and spoke about helping others recover from addiction.
Asked about the 2024 pardon, he said he understood the criticism but noted: "What would you have thought of my dad if he did not do that for me."
"It's something that is easily criticised and for good reason," he added.
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