Joe Biden sticks up for his son Hunter as federal gun trial begins: ‘We are so proud of the man he is today’ President Joe Biden expressed his love and support for his only surviving son, Hunter Biden, at the start of Hunter’s federal trial on criminal gun charges. The younger Biden faces three counts connected to his purchase and possession of a Colt Cobra revolver while he was addicted to drugs. The trial begins just days after a New York jury found Republican former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. President Joe Biden expressed his love and support Monday morning for his only surviving son, Hunter Biden, who faced the start of his federal trial on criminal gun charges. “I am the President, but I am also a Dad,” the elder Biden said in a statement as jury selection kicked off in the trial in U.S. District Court in Delaware. Hunter Biden, 54, faces three counts connected to his purchase and possession of a Colt Cobra revolver while he was addicted to drugs in 2018. The trial is expected to last two weeks. The trial begins just four days after a New York jury found Republican former President Donald Trump, now the party’s presumptive nominee, guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Both Trump and Hunter Biden claim that they have been unfairly targeted by the Department of Justice for political reasons. President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden “love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today.” The first lady showed up to court Monday to support her stepson, who is the first-ever child of a sitting president to stand trial on criminal charges. “As the President, I don’t and won’t comment on pending federal cases, but as a Dad, I have boundless love for my son, confidence in him and respect for his strength,” said Joe Biden. Hunter Biden faces a second trial in September on federal tax charges. “Hunter’s resilience in the face of adversity and the strength he has brought to his recovery are inspiring to us,” the president said. “A lot of families have loved ones who have overcome addiction and know what we mean.” Hunter Biden’s history of drug abuse is central to the Delaware case. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/03/hunter-biden-gun-trial-jury-selection-drug-charges.html
Jill Biden attends first day of Hunter Biden’s trial in Delaware First lady Jill Biden arrived Monday morning at a Delaware courthouse where her son, Hunter Biden, is set to go on trial on federal gun charges. President Biden and the first lady spent Sunday night in Wilmington, where Hunter Biden’s trial is taking place. The Bidens have a residence in Wilmington and frequently travel there on the weekends. Hunter Biden was spotted at the White House last Friday and traveled with the family to Delaware ahead of his trial. proud of Hunter for dealing with his drug addiction issues and said Hunter did nothing wrong. Monday is also Jill Biden’s 73rd birthday. In addition to the first lady, Hunter’s sister, Ashley Biden, was spotted entering the courthouse in Wilmington. Hunter Biden, 54, is facing charges for lying on a federal form when he bought a gun in 2018. He wrote on the form that he was not a drug user, despite being addicted to cocaine at the time. He has been open about his addiction, detailing his struggles in his 2021 memoir. Republicans have repeatedly used Hunter Biden as a target for political attacks, attempting to tie his business dealings directly to President Biden to paint the entire family as corrupt. But those efforts have failed to turn up substantive evidence of wrongdoing, derailing an impeachment inquiry in the House over the past year. 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal alleged affairs during his 2016 campaign. Democrats have pointed to the prosecution of Hunter Biden to rebut claims from Trump and his allies that the Justice Department is being weaponized against Republicans. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4699899-hunter-biden-trial-jill-biden/
So, the GOP position, if I am reading it right is... restrict guns === bad, but if Hunter has a gun === how dare he? Also, law and order === good, but if DJT is found guilty === how dare they? Am I reading it right?
If Hunter is guilty, and the evidence is there to prove it, that's justice. He should pay the price like Trump or anyone else.
I think what you meant to say is "if Hunter is guilty, it's a witch hunt and all the legal experts say the trial was a scam"
Torching a crack rock before holding your gun to a (coincidentally) Ukrainian hooker’s head for a photo isn’t most people’s idea of responsible gun ownership…although I do personally support exercising one’s second amendment rights in this fashion.
If Hunter is guilty from the communist witch hunt, we will overthrow the government and rain down hell on the Marxist Republicans. That's more like it.
I am certain Hunter Biden will behave with decorum. Treat judge and jury with respect. Refrain from threatening witnesses. Stay awake.
Solid point... As long as nobody got hurt... I actually support his right to do all of this. And hers as well. Lol
President Biden has the legal authority to fire the Trump appointed special prosecutor. He has the legal authority to pre-emptively pardon Hunter Biden. And he loves his son. He is putting rule of law first.
Jury seated. Oh the irony. A prospective juror was dismissed after he said he had absolute belief in Second Amendment. Probably the kind of person who loathes Biden.
