Former President Donald Trump made headlines by hinting that he may offer help to Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, should he return to the White House in 2025. In an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump remarked that he wouldn’t “take it off the books” when asked if he might extend an olive branch to the embattled first son, referring to his legal troubles.
Trump didn’t shy away from criticizing Hunter, stating, “Hunter’s a bad boy. There’s no question about it.” He referenced the controversial “laptop from hell” but added that Hunter’s legal situation is ultimately detrimental to the country. Despite the harsh words, Trump signaled that, unlike the current president, he may take a more measured approach to the case.
The former president recalled his decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton after defeating her in the 2016 presidential election, despite his supporters’ chants of “lock her up.” Trump expressed that jailing a former first lady would have been damaging to the country’s image. He explained, “I thought it would look terrible. You had the wife of the president of the United States going to jail. I thought it would be very bad if we did that.”
Hunter Biden has recently faced serious legal issues, convicted on three federal counts for lying about drug use while purchasing a firearm. His attorney, Abbe Lowell, remains steadfast in fighting the charges, which carry a potential 25-year prison sentence. However, experts suggest that his lack of prior convictions could result in a more lenient sentence.
Throughout the legal battles, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have continued to publicly express their pride in Hunter’s efforts to remain sober since 2019, despite the looming challenges.
