Hunter Biden’s legal team has launched a vigorous public defense just weeks before federal judges in Delaware and California are set to sentence him on gun and tax-related charges. The move comes amid speculation about whether President Joe Biden might consider a pardon for his son, a possibility the president has previously ruled out.
In a 52-page document titled “The Political Prosecutions of Hunter Biden,” released Saturday, Biden’s attorneys argue that the investigations into their client have been politically motivated. The document claims that Hunter Biden has been subjected to scrutiny and charges that an average citizen would not face. His legal team further contends that the legal actions are part of a broader pattern of targeting due to his connection to a prominent political figure.
The legal defense also looks ahead, warning of additional challenges Hunter Biden could face under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Trump’s Justice Department, they suggest, may intensify legal efforts against him, adding another layer of political pressure.
The document outlines a detailed timeline of events dating back to 2017, presenting them as evidence of what the legal team views as an unprecedented targeting of a private citizen for political purposes. It criticizes the foundation of the charges brought by special counsel David Weiss, who led the investigations. Weiss, appointed during the Trump administration, continued in his role under President Biden but has faced scrutiny for his handling of the case.
Hunter Biden’s attorneys argue that the charges, which include allegations of tax evasion and falsifying a gun purchase form, are typically resolved without criminal prosecution. They highlight that their client has already addressed his tax liabilities and question the necessity of pursuing these matters in court.
Hunter Biden has recently been at his father’s side in Nantucket, where the Biden family traditionally gathers for Thanksgiving. This proximity has reignited public speculation about whether President Biden might consider using his pardon powers. The president has repeatedly stated that he would not pardon or commute his son’s sentence, emphasizing the independence of the legal process.
The legal team’s document seems to serve multiple purposes. While presenting its case for unfair treatment, it also indirectly appeals to President Biden, framing the prosecutions as politically driven and unjust. The timing of the release—so close to sentencing hearings—may be intended to shape public opinion and influence the judiciary.
Both the tax and gun charges were brought by Weiss’s office with support from Justice Department attorneys, highlighting the complex interplay of legal and political factors in this high-profile case. As Trump prepares to take office, Hunter Biden’s legal team suggests that the Department of Justice under new leadership may pursue additional actions against him, raising questions about the impartiality of the legal system in politically charged cases.
The document reiterates arguments Hunter Biden’s defense has previously made, some of which have been dismissed in court. While it offers a detailed narrative of alleged political targeting, critics argue that the evidence largely rehashes familiar claims rather than presenting new insights.
As Hunter Biden awaits sentencing, the case continues to draw national attention, reflecting broader debates about fairness and accountability in high-stakes legal battles involving public figures.
