Hunter Biden, the president’s son, is poised to plead guilty in a federal tax case, a move that will avert a public trial. This development came as a surprise to prosecutors, following a private meeting between Hunter Biden’s attorneys and the presiding judge. The conditions of the plea agreement have not yet been revealed, nor is it clear whether the judge will accept it.
The expected guilty plea will spare Hunter Biden from facing a trial over allegations of failing to pay taxes while spending lavishly on personal items, including drugs, escorts, luxury hotel stays, and other extravagances. Prosecutors alleged that Hunter Biden’s tax returns falsely claimed personal expenses, like visits to strip clubs and porn websites, as deductible business expenses.
This change of plea comes after Hunter Biden was convicted of three felony gun charges in June for lying on a gun purchase form about his drug use. President Biden had previously stated that he would not pardon his son for these charges.
The White House has maintained its stance that President Biden will not pardon his son despite the impending plea change. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized this position, stating, “It’s no, it’s still no.”
The news of the plea deal and the White House’s firm stance on a pardon have reignited political tensions, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Biden family. Hunter Biden’s legal troubles have been a frequent target of Republican attacks, with some calling for President Biden’s impeachment. Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced for the gun charges on November 12.
