Biden’s video supporting son reappears after son is found guilty
President Biden’s recent comments in an interview where he expressed trust in his son, Hunter, stirred social media on Tuesday following Hunter’s conviction in a gun-related case.
During an interview with MSNBC that aired on May 5, 2023, Biden addressed various issues. Towards the end of the interview on “The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle,” Biden was asked about the potential impact of criminal charges against Hunter on his presidency.
“First of all, my son has done nothing wrong,” Biden asserted. “I trust him. I have faith in him, and it impacts my presidency by making me proud of him.”
PRESIDENT BIDEN RESPONDS TO SON HUNTER’S GUILTY VERDICT IN GUN TRIAL: ‘I AM ALSO A DAD’
On Tuesday, a jury in Delaware convicted Hunter Biden on all charges for lying on a federal firearm form in October 2018. He was asked if he was an unlawful user of a firearm or addicted to controlled substances during a gun purchase.
Reactions on social media varied, with one user simply posting: “Ooops.”
“Hunter is the smartest man he knows!” wrote another.
“Biden really is the opposite of Trump: he gets everything wrong,” opined a different user.
After the verdict, President Biden expressed his unwavering support for his son.
HUNTER BIDEN CONVICTED ON ALL CHARGES IN GUN TRIAL
President Joe Biden stands by his son, Hunter Biden, following the conviction. Biden emphasized his dual roles as President and a father. He conveyed his love for Hunter and pride in the man he has become.
Biden has affirmed multiple times that he will not utilize his presidential powers to pardon his son. Following the guilty verdict, he reiterated his commitment to respecting the judicial process while Hunter considers an appeal.
Biden flew to Delaware on Tuesday evening to meet with his son. In a separate legal case in California, Hunter Biden faces tax fraud charges for failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019. Hunter has pleaded not guilty in that case.
