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Many congressional Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, Axios' Andrew Solender reports.

• "I worry such a sweeping pardon for a close family member sets an unfortunate precedent that undermines trust in the office of the president," said Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), a co-chair of the centrist Blue Dog Coalition.
• "President Biden's decision put personal interest ahead of duty and further erodes Americans' faith that the justice system is fair and equal for all," Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) tweeted.
• "As a father, I get it. But as someone who wants people to believe in public service again, it's a setback," Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) said on X.