During a court appearance on Tuesday, Melissa Cohen Biden, the wife of Hunter Biden, verbally attacked Garrett Ziegler, a former Trump White House aide, who was present at the trial. Ziegler was sued by Hunter Biden last year for publishing the contents of his infamous laptop. Melissa Biden’s remarks drew criticism from Marco Polo, a nonprofit group led by Ziegler, who characterized them as “truly contemptible” and accused her of lacking impulse control.
Ziegler confirmed the encounter and denied making any remarks to the Biden family. He emphasized his belief in the U.S. Constitution and distanced himself from the Nazi label used by Melissa Biden.
Hunter Biden’s lawsuit against Ziegler alleges that he violated computer laws by accessing and manipulating data from the laptop, which was left at a Delaware repair shop in 2019. Marco Polo has maintained that Ziegler’s actions were part of a legitimate investigation into alleged corruption involving Hunter Biden and his father, President Biden.
Ziegler’s attorney has requested that a judge appointed by President Biden be removed from the case due to concerns about impartiality. The lawsuit has implications for the congressional impeachment inquiry and the 2024 election.