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In one of his final acts before leaving the White House, Joe Biden has taken the decision to pardon his son, Hunter, who was set to face sentencing this month on federal felony gun and tax convictions.

In doing so he becomes the first president to issue a pardon for his son, which forgives any convictions for federal crimes. The president argued that despite his belief in the justice system, politics had 鈥渋nfected鈥� this process and led to his son being treated differently. Donald Trump has called the decision an "abuse and miscarriage of justice".

Where does the decision leave America鈥檚 justice system, and how much damage will it have on Joe Biden鈥檚 legacy?

The Americast team once again join Matt Chorley on 5 Live to answer your questions鈥�

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