Former President Joe Biden issued an unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden in the final weeks of his term, covering three felony gun convictions and nine tax charges. Hunter Biden discussed the pardon during a BBC Newsnight interview on Friday, stating it was not beneficial for the Constitution, the American people, or his father's legacy while describing himself as the most privileged person. Joe Biden's accompanying statement defended the decision by noting the rarity of such prosecutions without aggravating factors.