President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden drew sharp criticism from Republicans but also from fellow Democrats, who said the move sets a bad precedent and sows doubt in a U.S. justice system they have tried to defend against President-elect Donald Trump's attacks.

Donald Trump has criticized Joe Biden's decision to pardon son Hunter Biden, calling it "such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice." Follow Newsweek's live blog.

President Joe Biden on Sunday signed a “full and unconditional” pardon for his son Hunter, saying he “wrestled” with the decision but believed that “raw politics” had “infected” the process that led to the younger Biden’s criminal convictions on gun and tax charges.

Americans gave their reaction to the BBC on US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, after repeatedly insisting he had no plans on doing so. The five-day trip to a remote part of Canada came together in a captivating night-time photo.

President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions, reneging on a public promise as he prepares to leave office. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joins Kasie Hunt to discuss.