President Biden Arrives in Wilmington to Support His Son ‘Hunter’ Ahead of High-stakes Gun Trial

President Joe Biden arrived in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday night, ahead of his son Hunter Biden’s felony gun trial, beginning Monday.

With no official duties scheduled, Biden’s stay in Wilmington signals a clear message to Delaware special counsel David Weiss, prosecutors, the judge, and the jury pool: support for his son.

Biden’s visit follows a recent unannounced meeting with Hallie Biden, the widow of his late son Beau and Hunter’s former lover. Hallie Biden is a key prosecution witness.

Hallie Biden had disposed of Hunter’s handgun in October 2018 due to his drug use, setting off the legal issues now leading to court.

Hunter’s trial centres on allegations he lied on a federal background form when purchasing the gun, denying his drug use.

Hallie Biden’s testimony about Hunter’s drug use will be pivotal, as Hunter’s defence claims he was sober the day he bought the gun, despite his admitted heavy crack cocaine use during that period.

Prosecutors likely view President Biden’s visit to Hallie Biden as potential witness tampering. Nonetheless, Biden maintains that his visit was innocent and related to the upcoming anniversary of Beau Biden’s death.

Hunter Biden’s increased visibility alongside his father has been notable, with recent public appearances at the White House and during presidential travels.

The high-profile presence underscores the close bond and support between father and son as the trial approaches.

Most striking was Hunter’s attendance at the May 23 State Dinner for the president of Kenya, where he interacted with Attorney General Merrick Garland.

This marks the second state dinner Garland attended with Hunter amid significant legal developments, raising questions about Garland’s presence at such events.

Critics argue that Garland should recuse himself from state dinners to maintain decency and distance from the Biden family’s legal issues. However, Garland attended despite the potential conflict of interest just days before Hunter’s gun trial.

While not directly implicating President Biden, the trial carries significant political weight, especially in the context of former President Trump’s recent conviction.

An acquittal for Hunter could serve as a counterpoint for Biden against claims of a weaponised legal system.

The upcoming California tax trial in September poses a higher risk for President Biden. It involves Hunter’s income from Burisma during Joe Biden’s vice presidency. This trial will delve deeper into potential conflicts of interest and corruption allegations.

President Biden’s presence in Wilmington is a strategic show of support for his son.

The outcome of Hunter’s trial could have significant legal and political implications as the Biden family faces these complex challenges.