Ahoy mateys! Hunter Biden, scallywag, be indicted! Critics be cryin' foul o'er Weiss bringin' case not tied to Joe! Arrr!
2023-09-15
Arrr, me mateys! The scallywag, firstborn Hunter Biden, be hoistin' the Jolly Roger of federal gun charges this Thursday! Methinks it be quite peculiar, for why be there no indictments fer more grandiose wrongdoings? Shiver me timbers of curiosity!
The indictment of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges by U.S. Attorney David Weiss has raised doubts and criticism from critics. They argue that Weiss may be trying to save face after a prior plea deal fell apart and that the charge is the only one not connected to President Biden. Wall Street Journal writer Bill McGurn questions why Weiss didn't bring these gun charges five years ago when the investigation into Hunter Biden began. McGurn believes that the focus should be on the Justice Department and Weiss rather than Hunter Biden himself.The incident in question occurred in 2018 when Hunter Biden and his brother Beau's widow, Hallie Biden, had an altercation resulting in Ms. Biden disposing of the weapon near a high school in Delaware. The gun was also seen in images from Hunter Biden's laptop, and the charges mention his drug use at the time, which he allegedly failed to report on his permit application.
Critics like McGurn and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy believe that the indictment is meant to deflect attention from the Biden family's alleged influence-peddling operations. They argue that the impeachment inquiry against President Biden is a step in the right direction but that the focus should remain on the true problem.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy views the gun charge as concerning but not of national consequence. He suggests that Weiss' actions raise questions about the veracity of the Justice Department's investigations, especially considering the statute of limitations on more serious allegations against Hunter and Joe Biden.
Amidst these discussions, Clay Travis, founder of OutKick, raises the question of whether President Biden will pardon his son. He believes that reporters should press the president on this matter, just as Trump's rivals were asked about pardoning him if he were convicted in his indictments.
Overall, the indictment of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges has sparked criticism and skepticism, with some questioning the motivations behind the charges and the broader investigations involving the Biden family.