In a shocking turn of events, Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, found himself facing criminal charges on Thursday. As reported by several leading national news outlets, these charges stem from allegations that he deceived a firearms dealer to obtain a handgun while withholding critical information.
Hunter Lied To Get A Gun
This groundbreaking indictment, filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware, includes three criminal counts related to Hunter Biden’s alleged false statements about his drug use. These purported falsehoods could have potentially disqualified him from legally owning a firearm under existing laws.
This legal predicament comes at a critical juncture as President Biden gears up for his re-election campaign, potentially casting a shadow over his bid for a second term in office.
The charges against Hunter Biden follow a notable development in July when a previously negotiated plea deal fell apart. Initially, Hunter Biden was set to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax violations while admitting to the illegal possession of a firearm.
President Biden Is Facing Impeachment Inquiry
President Biden himself is facing an impeachment inquiry against him, launched by the Republicans, based on allegations of corruption against the President and his son.
Thursday’s indictment introduces another layer of complexity into what has already proven to be a tumultuous 2024 presidential campaign. Besides Biden’s troubles, the front-runner for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump, faces four separate indictments, each with its own set of allegations.
Trump’s legal troubles include a D.C. trial scheduled for March 4, 2024, which centers on charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Furthermore, federal prosecutors are actively investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results, resulting in an indictment against Trump on August 1.
Additionally, the district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, has indicted Trump and 18 others in connection with their efforts to reverse Trump’s 2020 election loss in the state. Trump faces a staggering 13 counts in this case. Furthermore, federal prosecutors have charged Trump with illegally hoarding classified documents from his presidency and conspiring with aides to cover up his actions.
Trump and other prominent Republicans have repeatedly sought to link President Biden to his son’s legal and tax issues, accusing the first family of corruption and alleging that the Biden administration obstructed the investigation. These allegations have played a pivotal role in the ongoing impeachment inquiry launched by the House.
Biden Reacts To The Inquiry
At a campaign event held in McLean, Virginia, on Wednesday, President Biden weighed in on the recent development, saying, “I don’t know quite why, but they just knew they wanted to impeach me,” Biden said. “And now, the best I can tell, they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government.”
“I’ve got a job to do. I’ve got to deal with the issues that affect the American people every single solitary day.”
Source: AP, Reuters
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