Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been reported to be attending meetings at the White House with the president and his top aides.
This development comes as a shock to many, especially considering Hunter’s recent conviction on a felony gun crime charge and his well-publicized struggles with addiction.
Sources within the White House have revealed that Hunter has been “popping into” meetings and phone calls between the president and his advisers. One senior staff member was quoted as saying, “What the hell is happening?”
While he is regularly at the White House residence and events, it is unusual for Hunter Biden to be in and around meetings that his father is having with his team. https://t.co/xQPhkmBVxB pic.twitter.com/HCu4PwFMVc
— 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑖𝑠 (@chiIIum) July 2, 2024
The timing of Hunter’s involvement in White House affairs is particularly notable, as it follows his father’s debate performance and the family’s visit to Camp David over the weekend. It is believed that Hunter is among the strongest voices in the Biden family urging the president to stay in the presidential race, despite calls from major newspaper editorials, a majority of Democratic voters, and prominent allies for him to step aside.
Hunter Biden has joined meetings with President Biden and his top aides this week at the White House, four people familiar with the matter tell my colleagues, who are told the reaction from some senior White House staff has been, “What the hell is happening?”
— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) July 2, 2024
The White House has confirmed Hunter’s presence at the meetings, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that he “was in the room” during the president’s speech preparation. However, the extent of Hunter’s involvement in these meetings remains unclear.
Hunter Biden’s presence at the White House has raised eyebrows, given his recent legal troubles and controversial business dealings. His involvement in the president’s inner circle has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the influence of a convicted felon on the administration’s decision-making process.
As the Biden administration faces mounting criticism and calls for transparency, the presence of Hunter Biden at the White House raises more questions than answers. The American public is left wondering what role Hunter will play in the administration and whether his involvement will have any impact on the president’s decision-making process.
