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CNN 5 Things

12 PM ET: Pardon risks Biden's legacy, FBI future unsure, NFL legend’s health & more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

Daily News, News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

There could be big political consequences after President Joe Biden pardoned his son. Hear what plans president-elect Donald Trump's pick for FBI director has for the agency. California lawmakers are trying to protect progressive policies ahead of Trump’s second term. Respiratory illness season is ramping up. Plus, an NFL hall of famer says he’s battling a health issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:01.9

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0:02.7

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0:06.0

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0:12.1

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0:13.5

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0:22.6

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0:26.7

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0:29.4

goes wrong.

0:31.3

Hey there, from CNN. I'm Krista Bow with the five things you need to know for Monday, December 2nd.

0:37.8

President Joe Biden has issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter.

0:43.0

The decision comes as Hunter Biden faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions.

0:48.7

And it marks a stark about face from the president, who repeatedly said he wouldn't pardon his son or commute his sentence.

0:56.6

He's now being accused of hypocrisy by Republicans.

0:59.8

CNN Stephen Collinson writes in his column this morning that President Biden's reversal may be

1:04.3

seen as a stain on his legacy and his credibility.

1:07.8

And he's here to tell us why.

1:09.3

Hi, Krista.

1:10.0

So President Biden besieged Americans to view his decision as that of a father

1:14.5

trying to spare a sum. But the pardon will tarnish his legacy and cedes the moral high

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