President Joe Biden is reportedly considering a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. The Australian government has been advocating for Assange's release, citing concerns about his health and the impact on press freedom.
Assange, an Australian citizen, is currently facing extradition to the United States where he is charged with multiple counts of espionage and hacking-related offenses. His supporters argue that the charges against him are politically motivated and that he should be protected as a journalist.