Hunter Biden Says His Father's Pardon Hurt the Country

Hunter Biden told the BBC on August 7, 2026, that his father's December 2024 pardon was "not good" for Americans, the Constitution, or Joe Biden's legacy. A pardon lets a president forgive federal crimes — here, gun and tax convictions plus any federal offences from 2014 to 2024. Hunter called himself "the most privileged person," echoing critics more than the White House's own defense.