President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is slated to appear before Judge Maryellen Noreika in a Delaware court on July 26th to address federal tax and firearm charges. The 53-year-old has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of intentionally failing to pay federal income tax, despite owing over $100,000 annually. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, David C. Weiss, confirmed these charges. In addition to the tax charges, Mr. Biden will enter a pretrial diversion agreement concerning a felony charge of firearm possession by a user of controlled substances.
Following the news, President Biden expressed pride in his son. The White House, through spokesperson Ian Sams, affirmed their support for Hunter Biden's efforts to rebuild his life, declining further comment. This plea agreement has drawn criticism, particularly from Republicans who allege preferential treatment due to his familial connection to the president. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, for instance, pointed to the timing of the plea deal, coming shortly after former President Trump's arraignment, suggesting a disparity in treatment and a focus on less significant charges against Hunter Biden by the Department of Justice.
