Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy - BBC News

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

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Watch: Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for his father's legacy or American people

Hunter Biden has told the BBC he was "the most privileged person there is" after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging that it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.

In a wide-ranging interview with BBC 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."