Hunter Biden told the BBC that the pardon he received was 'not good' for the United States or for his father's legacy, in an interview that also touched on his political ambitions and his father's health.
Key facts
- Hunter Biden said his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy in a BBC interview.
- He denied having any interest in running for political office.
- He spoke frankly about his father's declining health.
- According to the BBC, he said his father's cancer has spread.
Hunter Biden, the son of the former US president, said in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC that the pardon he received was ‘not good’ for the United States or for his father’s legacy.
The comments came during a broad conversation in which the former president’s son spoke candidly about his personal situation and the wider political consequences of the pardon, according to the BBC.
In the same interview, Hunter Biden denied having any interest in running for office, closing down speculation about a possible future in electoral politics.
He also spoke frankly about his father’s declining health. According to the BBC, he said his father’s cancer has spread.
The interview, published by the BBC, brought together several strands of public interest: the legacy of the former president, questions about the Biden family’s political future, and the health of the former president himself.
The BBC described the conversation as wide-ranging, with Hunter Biden addressing each of these topics directly rather than avoiding them.
Why it matters
The pardon of Hunter Biden was a politically contentious decision, and his own assessment that it was 'not good' for the country or his father's legacy adds a notable personal perspective to the debate. His remarks on his father's health and his own political intentions also carry weight for how the Biden family's public role is understood going forward.
Frequently asked questions
What did Hunter Biden say about his pardon?
He told the BBC that the pardon was 'not good' for the United States or for his father's legacy.
Does Hunter Biden plan to run for office?
No. In the BBC interview he denied having any interest in running for office.
What did he say about his father's health?
He spoke frankly about his father's declining health, and according to the BBC said his father's cancer has spread.