President Joe Biden acknowledged that his decision to pardon Hunter may set a bad precedent in a new interview before his exit from the White House, but insisted that “two factors” convinced him that his own Justice Department had overstepped in prosecuting his son.

President Biden said he hopes his broken promise about not pardoning his son Hunter doesn't set a precedent but still defended his decision in a new interview.

U.S. President Joe Biden said he remained undecided on whether to issue pre-emptive pardons to protect some public figures who have been threatened with retaliation by his Republican successor Donald Trump.

In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, President Joe Biden explains what prompted him to change his mind and pardon his son.