Hunter’s life seems to be the opposite of his brother’s life. He had a close relationship that had existed since the time of the two victims of a serious car accident in 1972 in which his mother, Joe Biden’s first wife, and the two boys’ younger sister were killed.
“Proud” of his father. “It’s Dad. I’m calling to tell you I love you. I love you more than anything in the world, boy. You need to get treatment.” According to Fox News, it was a voice message that Joe Biden left for his son in 2018. In May 2023, the American president said in an interview with MSNBC: “I trust him and I am proud of him.”
Since the beginning of the year, Biden has given his son more media visibility. Hunter was everpresent during the president’s official visit to Ireland in April. In June, he also appeared smartly dressed among the guests at a state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Justice issues and controversies
Hunter Biden was charged yesterday (14) with illegal purchase of a firearm. He is accused of making a false statement when purchasing a revolver in 2018 when he signed a document ensuring he did not use illegal drugs.
Federal offense. In addition and on top of his already known drug problems he was charged in June 2023 with a federal misdemeanor for failure to pay income taxes. He pleaded not guilty to the charge the following month.