As the trial of Hunter Biden begins, his father, President Joe Biden, is walking a fine line between supporting his son and avoiding involvement in the legal proceedings.
In a statement, the President expressed his love and confidence in his son, but also emphasized that he would not comment on the pending federal case.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for allegedly lying about his drug addiction on background documents for a handgun purchase.
The trial has the potential to be a politically fraught moment for the Biden family, with Hunter’s ex-wife and brother’s widow set to testify.
The President’s statement may be an attempt to defuse the situation and show support for his son without interfering in the legal process.
This is a challenging moment for the Biden family, and the President’s response will be closely watched. While he has previously spoken publicly about his son’s struggles with drug addiction, the trial will likely bring up difficult and personal issues for the family.
The President’s statement shows the fine line he is trying to walk between being a supportive father and a President who must avoid involvement in the legal process.