Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is "the most privileged person there is" after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy. Hunter Biden also insisted he and his father had never discussed the possibility of a pardon before it was granted. Hunter Biden got emotional at times in the interview, notably when discussing his father's health. Hunter Biden also reflected on the presidential debate in June 2024 that ultimately ended his father's re-election campaign. Asked what made him proudest of his father, Hunter Biden pointed not to his years in public office but to his resilience.