Hunter Biden plea: News of deal provides relief for president, report suggests

It’s possible that President Joe Biden found relief in his son Hunter Biden’s plea deal, according to a report.

On Tuesday, it was announced that Hunter Biden would plead guilty to two charges related to failure to pay federal income tax. The plea deal will allow him to avoid jail time, which is being welcomed with relief in the White House, sources told Politico. According to the sources, concerns over the legal troubles of his son have occupied a large amount of the president’s time, and the recent news has been met with bittersweet relief.

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President Joe Biden speaks during a discussion on managing the risks of Artificial Intelligence during an event in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Publicly, Joe Biden told reporters on Tuesday, “I’m very proud of my son.”

The sources speaking with Politico expanded on the sentiment, claiming the president was proud of his son for owning up to his past mistakes. They added that Joe Biden calls Hunter Biden daily to voice his support and express his pride in his sobriety.

The president’s possible relief comes amid a renewed firestorm from Republicans, who had voiced concern for months that Hunter Biden would reach a plea deal and avoid punishment for a string of larger crimes.

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In addition to Joe Biden’s public comments, the White House reaffirmed its support for Hunter Biden in a statement following the plea deal news.

“The president and first lady love their son and support him as he continues to rebuild his life,” White House Counsel’s Office spokesman Ian Sams told reporters Tuesday. “We will have no further comment.”