House Republicans refer criminal charges against President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, and his brother, James Biden, to the Department of Justice. The committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Biden claim that Hunter and James provided false statements during testimony before lawmakers earlier this year.
According to the Republicans, Hunter Biden falsely distanced himself from a corporate entity and a bank account that received funds from foreign entities. They allege that these misstatements were intended to “create the false impression” that President Biden was not involved in his family’s business dealings. This referral comes as Hunter Biden is concurrently facing trial for gun charges.
The federal firearms trial of Hunter Biden continues in Delaware, where the President’s son is accused of illegally purchasing and possessing a gun while being addicted to drugs in 2018. During the trial, his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and former girlfriend took the stand to discuss Biden’s drug use during the time he allegedly acquired the firearm.
Kathleen Buhle testified that she checked Biden’s vehicle in 2018 to ensure their children would not be exposed to drugs. The prosecution hopes her testimony will substantiate their claim that Biden was using drugs when he bought the gun. Following Buhle’s testimony, Biden’s former girlfriend also testified about his drug use, reinforcing the prosecution’s case. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
The jury in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms trial is presented with evidence from his infamous laptop. The laptop, which became a focal point during the 2020 election, allegedly contains damaging emails and evidence of drug use. An FBI witness explained how prosecutors obtained this evidence from the laptop, which Trump claimed contained incriminating information about President Biden. The defense argues the laptop could be part of Russian election interference, as previously suggested by Biden. This trial marks the first time in U.S. history that the child of a sitting president has faced trial.
Opening statements in Hunter Biden’s trial began with the prosecution alleging that Biden knowingly lied to gun dealers about his drug use when purchasing the firearm. The defense countered by claiming Biden had no intention of buying a gun and argued that his actions were not as the prosecution described.
This high-profile trial has seen extensive media coverage and public interest due to the involvement of President Biden’s son and the broader implications for the Biden family. The proceedings are expected to continue with more testimonies and evidence presentation in the coming days.
