Hunter Biden tells BBC his 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 spoke frankly on his father's declining health.
Hunter Biden, speaking to the BBC's Newsnight, expressed his gratitude towards his father, former US President Joe Biden, for granting him a presidential pardon in December 2024. However, he acknowledged that the decision was not beneficial for America or his father's legacy. Reflecting on his father's declining health, Biden described cancer as "really hard" and "sad to watch," and expressed his hope that his father would complain more about his condition.
The interview covered a range of topics, including Biden's father's political decline, his views on addiction and recovery, and his own disinterest in politics. Biden ruled out the possibility of seeking elected office and emphasized his commitment to speaking about addiction, a cause he believed could bridge America's political divides.
He also dismissed rumors of his intent to run for president, focusing instead on his father's resilience and the fact that he "can get up" after being knocked down.
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