Biden Faces Backlash Over Hunter Pardon as Poll Shows Widespread Disapproval

Only 22% of Americans approve of President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, after earlier pledging not to do so.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, who was convicted on gun and tax charges.
The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism, with many citing Biden's earlier promise not to use his pardon power to benefit family members.
Biden defended the pardon, calling the Justice Department's handling of the case a 'miscarriage of justice' and citing political motivations behind the prosecution.
The poll shows 4 in 10 Democrats approve of the pardon, while a majority of Republicans and about half of independents disapprove.
Despite the controversy, Biden's overall approval rating remains steady at around 40%, consistent with polling since early 2022.