In a recent interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) shared his perspective on several key issues, including President Biden's legacy, the federal minimum wage, and the pardon granted to Hunter Biden.

Regarding the pardon, Sanders expressed mixed feelings. He acknowledged the understandable desire of a parent to protect their child, particularly when facing political attacks. However, he also voiced concern about the potential precedent set by such a broad pardon. "It was a very wide open pardon, which could, under different circumstances, lead to problems in terms of future presidents," Sanders remarked.

Despite this reservation, Sanders praised Biden's overall performance, highlighting his progressive domestic policies and the current strength of the economy. He went so far as to call Biden the most progressive president since Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Turning to the issue of the minimum wage, Sanders reiterated his commitment to raising it from its current $7.25 per hour, a level unchanged since 2009. He expressed his willingness to collaborate with President-elect Trump on this issue, despite past Republican opposition to a $15 minimum wage.

Sanders strongly condemned the current minimum wage as a "disgrace," emphasizing the struggles of millions of Americans working for poverty-level wages. He now advocates for a $17 minimum wage and hopes for bipartisan support to achieve this goal.