Why Joe Biden's pardon of his son damages trust in the justice system | DW News

US President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, sparing him a possible prison term. Hunter Biden may have been facing years behind bars, after being convicted on tax and gun charges. The president has been heavily criticized for the move. He previously promised NOT to use his presidential powers to help his son. But he said the case was so politicized he had no choice.

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00:00 US President Biden pardons embattled son Hunter
02:32 Janelle Dumalaon, DW Correspondent
06:02 Nick Akerman, Former Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor