Hunter Biden says father's pardon wasn't good for America, details father's cancer

Hunter Biden described his father's presidential pardon as a decision he is grateful for, but acknowledged it was "not good" for America or the former president's legacy. In an interview with the BBC, Biden called the pardon a difficult choice that is "easily criticized and for good reason." He also spoke candidly about his father's health, describing his cancer as "painful" and "debilitating," with metastases spreading to his bones. "It is really sad to see," Biden remarked, expressing concern for his father's well-being. He further detailed his own past struggles with severe addiction, admitting to drinking nearly a gallon of vodka daily and smoking crack cocaine every 15 minutes during his worst periods. "It was hell on earth," he stated, rejecting any notion that his father's status made him feel invincible. Biden also addressed his legal issues, noting that he was the "most privileged person there is" following the pardon, which covered federal convictions for weapons and tax offenses, as well as any federal offenses between 2014 and 2024. He insisted he never discussed the pardon with his father beforehand, as such conversations would inevitably become public.

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The cancer is really difficult. It is really sad to see.