Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, was indicted for illegal possession of a firearm and appeared in federal court in Delaware. Accused of having lied on his weapon acquisition forms in 2018, in particular by denying his drug addiction, he pleaded not guilty during his public indictment.
This new legal episode reinforces the criticism of Joe Biden’s Republican adversaries, who consider Hunter Biden as a weakness for the Democratic president. For several years, son Biden has been at the center of controversies linked to his businesses in Ukraine and China, where he allegedly took advantage of his name and his network to conclude dubious transactions.
The Republicans, the majority in the House of Representatives, have even launched an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden, arguing that the pressure exerted by the Democratic administration towards Ukraine aims to protect Hunter Biden and his interests in the gas sector Ukrainian.
Despite these attacks, Joe Biden continues to support his son, declaring that he has “faith in him” and is “proud of him”. In parallel with Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, the American president himself faced criticism regarding the appointment of a special prosecutor responsible for investigations related to his son.
This case highlights the issues of corruption and political influence to which the families of politicians can be exposed. It also raises questions about the integrity of the judicial system and its impartiality in handling cases involving political figures.
Pending trial, Hunter Biden’s future remains uncertain. If convicted, he could face prison time, but this is unlikely to result in actual incarceration. It remains to be seen whether these new accusations will damage President Biden’s image and have an impact on his presidency. To be continued.