Will Biden’s 2024 campaign tumble? Hunter’s trial sparks outrage

In what promises to be an enthralling courtroom saga with potential implications for the 2024 presidential election, Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s very own son, is potentially stepping into a criminal trial. This bombshell revelation was dropped by the freshly-promoted U.S. Special Counsel David Weiss. The political arena is already buzzing with speculations about how this could reshape Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, particularly if he’s up against Donald Trump who himself is entangled in three upcoming trials.

A President’s Son on Trial: An Unprecedented Scene?

Never in U.S. history have we seen a situation so gripping: a sitting president’s son facing criminal charges while his father is neck-deep in a re-election campaign. To add fuel to the fire, House Republicans are keen on diving into impeachment inquiries surrounding unverified claims alleging that President Biden capitalized on Hunter’s business endeavors. Weiss, on the investigative front since 2019, previously attempted to level misdemeanor charges concerning tax and firearms against Hunter. However, the tides turned when a plea deal was declined by a federal judge.

The plot thickened dramatically after Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General, bestowed upon Weiss the title of special counsel, amplifying his autonomy and reach in this high-stakes investigation. Hunter Biden, already in hot waters, pleaded not guilty to charges linked to unpaid taxes. Yet, in another separate, graver case concerning unlawful firearm possession during alleged drug use, his plea remains undisclosed.

The Power Play of Special Counsels and Political Allegiances

With his newfound special counsel status, Weiss stands emancipated from the Justice Department’s routine checks and has the liberty to charge any entity across the nation. But this power doesn’t come without checks; Garland retains the right to veto Weiss’s decisions, albeit with the clause of informing Congress. Weiss hasn’t ruled out the possibility of imposing different charges against Hunter in various states.

In response to these mounting pressures, Hunter’s lawyer, Chris Clark, hinted at expecting neutrality and no political play. Simultaneously, Garland’s stance reinforced the Justice Department’s resolve in demonstrating both autonomy and answerability in handling such volatile subjects.

While Republicans are hell-bent on proving the senior Biden’s alleged gains from Hunter’s overseas businesses, concrete evidence remains elusive. Weiss, now in the spotlight, has faced sharp critiques from Republicans, questioning his integrity and credibility in the ongoing investigation.

The Web of Political Investigations

Weiss isn’t the sole special counsel diving into political intricacies. Jack Smith and Robert Hur, both appointed under Garland, are neck-deep in their own politically-charged inquiries, touching upon Trump’s actions and Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents post his vice-presidency tenure.

With Hunter Biden frequently becoming the cynosure of various Republican congressional committees, the entire saga promises to be a roller-coaster ride leading up to the 2024 elections. Trump, not missing an opportunity, has been vocal about Hunter in hopes of smearing Joe Biden’s image for the forthcoming electoral battle.