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Some critics think the choice could upend his legacy.

Some critics think the choice could upend his legacy.

Some critics think the choice could upend his legacy.

And protesters in Georgia are calling for elections as the government suspends talks for membership to the European Union.

And protesters in Georgia are calling for elections as the government suspends talks for membership to the European Union.

And protesters in Georgia are calling for elections as the government suspends talks for membership to the European Union.

Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day. President Biden came into office promising to respect the independence of the justice system.

Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day. President Biden came into office promising to respect the independence of the justice system.

Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day. President Biden came into office promising to respect the independence of the justice system.

To help us make sense of the politics of this moment and what it means for Biden's legacy, we're joined now by NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid. Good morning, Asma. Good morning, Leila. Okay, so the president signed this full, unconditional pardon for his son. Tell us more about how this is being received.