President Joe Biden expressed his pride in Hunter Biden, “the man he is today,” as Hunter faces trial for gun violations.
Joe Biden had previously called Hunter the smartest person he knows amid allegations of the Biden family earning millions during Joe Biden’s vice presidency.
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“I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today,” Joe Biden said in a statement. “Hunter’s resilience in the face of adversity and the strength he has brought to his recovery are inspiring to us. A lot of families have loved ones who have overcome addiction and know what we mean.”
Hunter’s gun trial is expected to last about two weeks. Jury selection began Monday with Dr. Jill Biden and Hunter’s wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, in attendance.
Some of the family sitting behind Hunter in solidarity today: FLOTUS, Hunter’s wife Melissa, Hunter’s son-in-law Peter Neal, and sister Ashley (for the first part of the day).
Hunter friend Kevin Morris, former Biden body guy Fran Person, top FLOTUS aide Anthony Bernal https://t.co/Oedl4KBN8I— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 3, 2024
In 2023, Hunter declined to accept a plea deal from prosecutors after negotiations broke down under judicial scrutiny of a “diversion agreement.”
