Biden acknowledges son’s verdict, says will respect judicial process.
US President Joe Biden has stated he will abide by the jury’s decision finding his son Hunter guilty of lying on a gun purchase form. A 12-member panel convicted the 54-year-old on all three felony counts in a week-long Delaware trial that saw embarrassing details emerge around his addiction struggles.
Hunter now faces jail, but the President hailed from Air Force One on greeting his son at Wilmington, saying the family loves and supports him. Biden stated he would respect the legal outcome as an appeal is considered.
Testimonies from Hunter’s ex-wife and former partner outlined his drug abuse toll, while prosecutors used texts and photos to demonstrate substance dependency.
The verdict sparks political sparring, with Republicans accusing the ‘Biden crime family’ of corruption. Democrats defended the justice system’s impartiality, noting no outcry arose from GOP over Trump’s conviction.
Jurors also rejected claims of politicization, saying the outcome was evidence-based. Hunter deals with another trial in September over $1.4 million in unpaid taxes.
Reports say the ordeal has strained the President emotionally. But he reaffirmed faith in the judiciary while maintaining fatherly empathy, striking a balanced approach through the high-stakes episode.
