Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty in Deal: 2 Tax Counts, 1 Gun Charge

Hunter Biden, the second son of President Joe Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of tax fraud, as well as a misdemeanor charge related to the purchase of a firearm. This plea deal was announced on Thursday by federal prosecutors in the District of Columbia. The charges stem from the younger Biden’s alleged failure to report millions of dollars in income earned through foreign business dealings, including in China and Ukraine. This is the latest development in a long-standing judicial investigation of Hunter Biden and his business dealings overseas. By pleading guilty, Hunter is expected to avoid a potential prison sentence. However, this turn of events will undoubtedly add further scrutiny to the Biden family, particularly given the president’s promise to “restore ethics and the rule of law to the White House” after the controversies of the Trump administration. Many will be watching to see how this development impacts the public’s view of the Biden family’s integrity and credibility. This case also raises broader questions about the way wealthy and powerful individuals use their connections and influence to navigate the legal system in the United States.