Bold assertion, President Joe Biden has made it clear that he will not intervene with a pardon should his son face conviction, as reported by The Guardian on Friday, June 7, 2024.
The prosecution, having concluded its case on Friday in Delaware, has thrust this high-profile trial into the national spotlight, garnering attention from media outlets across the country.
During a recent interview with ABC News, President Biden was asked about his stance regarding the trial’s outcome concerning his son.
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His response was unequivocal. “Yes,” he stated, signaling his readiness to accept whatever verdict arises from the legal proceedings.
While President Biden remains focused on his diplomatic responsibilities, currently in France to deliver a speech on democracy in Normandy, his wife, Jill Biden, has returned to the United States after accompanying him on his trip.
Demonstrating familial support, Jill Biden appeared in court on Friday to stand by her stepson, Hunter Biden, as federal prosecutors moved closer to concluding their case against him.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors have sought to establish Hunter Biden’s alleged falsehoods, particularly concerning his drug use, as testified by witnesses.
An FBI forensic chemist, Jason Brewer, presented findings indicating the presence of cocaine residue on the leather pouch containing Hunter Biden’s firearm. While the quantity detected was minimal, it bolsters the prosecution’s narrative.
Additionally, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent provided testimony regarding text messages purportedly sent by Hunter Biden to individuals involved in drug transactions.
These revelations shed light on the seriousness of Hunter Biden’s alleged drug issue, which reportedly escalated following the tragic death of his elder brother, Beau Biden, in 2015, due to brain cancer.
Hunter Biden faces a range of charges, including three felonies: lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, falsely denying drug use on the firearm application, and unlawful possession of the gun for an extended period.
While plea deals are common in such cases, Hunter Biden’s previous arrangement was unexpectedly revoked last summer, leading to his subsequent indictment on the aforementioned charges.
Furthermore, Hunter Biden’s legal troubles extend beyond the current trial, as he awaits another trial scheduled for September, concerning felony allegations of tax evasion totaling over $1.4 million over four years.
