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Why Joe Biden pardoned his son

3 December 2024 - 24 mins
Podcast Series Today in Focus

Hunter Biden was awaiting sentencing for gun and tax offences when, suddenly, his father pardoned him. Has family loyalty been put above presidential integrity? Chris Michael explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

24 mins

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