Michael Cohen Requests Presidential Pardon, Citing Hunter Biden Comparison

The former Trump attorney argues President Biden has a responsibility to pardon him, but faces skepticism over his appeal.

Michael Cohen, former Trump attorney and convicted felon, has formally requested a presidential pardon from Joe Biden during a televised MSNBC appearance.
Cohen claims Biden owes him the same clemency granted to his son Hunter Biden, who received a blanket pardon in December for crimes committed over a decade-long period.
Hunter Biden's pardon, which covered charges including tax offenses and a gun felony, has been widely criticized and linked to his familial relationship with the president.
MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend expressed doubt over Cohen's comparison to Hunter Biden, emphasizing that Cohen is not the president's son and questioning the strategy of his appeal.
Cohen argues his pardon request is necessary to protect him and others on what he describes as Donald Trump's 'enemies list' from potential future legal actions under the incoming administration.