Hunter Biden and the Sadness of Being Defined by Your Sins
By Patti Davis
Produced by Jillian Weinberger
Hunter Biden’s conviction has led Patti Davis to consider her own years of addiction. In this audio essay, Davis argues that the world should have compassion for Biden. The political spotlight is so bright, she says, and “being held accountable under the judgmental eyes of the world means you’re defined by your sins, not by the person you’re trying to become.”
(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)
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