Trump Jokes about Hunter’s Wrong Choice
The former president, Donald Trump, took a dig at Hunter Biden during a recent speech. He playfully commented that Hunter went to the wrong side of the U.S. Capitol, choosing the Senate instead of the House. Trump’s remark drew laughter from the audience.
Hunter’s Controversial Press Conference on the Senate Side
On the same day, Hunter Biden skipped his scheduled House deposition and instead held a press conference on the Senate side of the Capitol. This move garnered criticism as the House and Senate are separate entities within the Legislative Branch and hold no authority over each other.
Backlash and Calls for Contempt of Congress
Hunter Biden’s press conference stirred intense backlash, with calls for holding him in contempt of Congress. Critics accused him of “goalpost shifting” regarding his father’s alleged involvement in his business dealings. Hunter defended himself, stating that his father, President Biden, was never financially involved in his business ventures.
Hunter Defends His Father and His Business
In his press conference, Hunter Biden addressed the critics, stating that they aimed to embarrass his father. He claimed that the attacks on his personal life were a tactic to undermine President Biden’s public service. Hunter asserted that his father had no financial involvement in his dealings with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas firm, or his Chinese and domestic investments.
Biden’s campaign has yet to respond to these recent developments.
