President Biden ignored reporters while being pressed for the first time on the new charges facing his son, Hunter, as a part of a federal indictment in California. On Friday, President Biden remained silent as reporters shouted questions about the charges against his son, Hunter Biden, who was recently indicted on federal tax charges. The indictment, handed down by DOJ Special Counsel David Weiss in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, includes nine charges alleging a “four-year scheme” where Hunter failed to pay federal income taxes from January 2017 to October 2020 and filed false tax reports.
As President Biden walked across the White House’s South Lawn to board Marine One for a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, reporters asked if he had spoken to his son or had any comment on the new charges. Biden only waved and continued walking, ignoring the questions. Hunter Biden, on the other hand, faced questions from reporters outside his home in California but also chose not to respond before getting into a car and leaving.
The charges against Hunter Biden consist of three felonies and six misdemeanors related to $1.4 million in unpaid taxes, which have since been paid. Special Counsel David Weiss alleged that Hunter engaged in a scheme to evade taxes from 2016 to 2019 and filed false returns in 2020. Weiss further claimed that Hunter withdrew millions from his own company, Owasco, PC, outside of the payroll and tax withholding process, using the funds for an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.
The recent indictment of Hunter Biden comes at a time when House Republican leaders are expected to vote on a measure next week that could initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over alleged ties to his son’s business dealings. This development adds further scrutiny to the Biden family and raises questions about their financial practices.
It is important to note that this article is not intended to promote or criticize any political party or individual. The purpose is to provide news and information about the recent indictment of Hunter Biden and its potential implications.
