In a week of high-stakes diplomacy, President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has sparked intense debate. On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by Sumi Somaskanda and North America correspondent Nada Tawfik. They examine the implications of Biden’s decision on the future of presidential pardons and discuss how Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to reshape America’s role on the global stage. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. And every Saturday until the inauguration of Donald Trump on the 20th of January, we bring you an update on his Path to the Presidency. If you don’t want to miss an episode, follow or subscribe to The Global Story wherever you get your BBC podcasts. You can email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com Producers: Eleanor Sly and Charlie Jones Sound engineer: Mike Regaard Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson
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It's been a week full of traveling.
Joe Biden made his first and only visit of his presidency to Africa.
Donald Trump is in France for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral.
And his future Middle east envoy has been to Qatar and Israel.
But President Biden's Africa trip was overshadowed by his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases just a few months ago, though, the president said he would not pardon or commute sentences for him.
I'm extremely proud of my son Hunter.
He has overcome an addiction.
He's one of the brightest, most decent men I know and I am satisfied that I'm not going to do anything.