Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is facing three federal gun-related charges, marking a pivotal turn in the 2024 presidential campaign season. This development, coming from a federal court of Delaware, revolves around the possession of weapons concurrently with the use of narcotics.
The indictment could become a major distraction for President Biden, especially as he prepares for a possible election showdown against former President Donald Trump. Commenting on the gravity of the situation, Mark Stone of Sky News characterized it as an unprecedented turn in the trajectory of American politics. He noted the various legal challenges surrounding both the Trump and Biden camps.
Specifically, two of the charges against Hunter stem from allegedly misrepresenting his illegal drug use when he purchased a revolver in 2018. The third charge accuses him of using narcotics while in possession of a firearm. In addition, continued scrutiny of his business activities could lead to charges related to tax evasion, either in Washington or California.
Hunter previously had a plea deal on the table involving a gun possession charge and other misdemeanor charges. However, it collapsed after a judge flagged its unconventional terms during a court session in July. Hunter’s defense is defending an immunity provision that was part of the deal, which prosecutors say never came into effect.
Simultaneously, Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry focused primarily on Hunter’s overseas business ventures. While they have made claims of leveraging the “Biden brand,” concrete evidence implicating President Biden remains absent. As the drama unfolds, the White House and Democrats are labeling these moves as politically driven and denouncing them as “extreme politics.”
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