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Biden isn't the first president to pardon a relative. Here's how the power works

President Biden and Hunter Biden, pictured in Nantucket, Mass., on Friday. Days later Biden announced he had pardoned his son, who was awaiting sentencing in criminal cases related to tax evasion and gun charges. (AFP via Getty Images)
President Biden and Hunter Biden, pictured in Nantucket, Mass., on Friday. Days later Biden announced he had pardoned his son, who was awaiting sentencing in criminal cases related to tax evasion and gun charges. (AFP via Getty Images)

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