In a startling revelation from a new book, the ongoing saga of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, takes another unexpected turn.
The book, titled "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," authored by journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf, unveils the financial struggles Hunter Biden faced in June of last year.
According to RedState, the book reveals that Hunter Biden, who was primarily relying on his artwork for income, was struggling to afford his high-priced Washington lawyers, including Abbe Lowell. The Biden family, concerned about Hunter's financial situation, reportedly asked senior White House aides to explore the possibility of President Biden assisting his son in raising funds for his legal expenses. This issue became more pressing amid fears that Lowell might sever ties with Hunter if the bills remained unpaid.
In a surprising twist, Hunter discovered that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was covering President Biden's legal fees related to an investigation into his handling of classified documents, a case taken over by special counsel Robert Hur. Hunter questioned why the DNC could not also cover his legal costs. However, it was ultimately decided that the president should not be involved in fundraising for Hunter, and the DNC could not justify paying for Hunter's legal expenses.
This revelation raises questions about the DNC's decision to pay for President Biden's legal fees, which were related to his alleged personal actions. One could argue that President Biden, as a Democrat politician and occupant of the Oval Office, might warrant such support. However, the idea of the DNC covering Hunter Biden's legal fees seems far-fetched.
The DNC has been grappling with numerous issues, including financial concerns, a dispute with David Hogg, and the departure of the American Federation of Teachers head, Randi Weingarten. If the DNC had chosen to cover Hunter's legal fees, it would likely have faced significant backlash, particularly from the left wing of the party.
The book also highlights another instance of Hunter's influence within the White House. Following the Supreme Court ruling on the Trump presidential immunity case, a video call was convened by White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, which President Biden joined from Camp David. The call focused on whether Biden would release a written statement or speak on camera. The president decided to return to the White House to deliver his message.
In a surprising turn of events, an unidentified voice, later revealed to be Hunter Biden's, suggested an Oval Office address. This unexpected input from Hunter, who was not known to be on the call, caused some confusion among the staff. White House Counsel Ed Siskel expressed concern about Biden delivering his message from the Oval Office, to which Hunter retorted, "This is one of the most consequential decisions the Supreme Court has ever made."
He argued that his father had every right to use the powerful imagery of the Oval Office to deliver his message. The location was later changed to the Cross Hall, the long hallway on the first floor of the White House. After the call, Siskel reportedly told colleagues that Hunter's presence was inappropriate.
This incident raises further questions about who is truly in control within the White House. Hunter's unexpected presence on such a critical call and his influence over the decision-making process are concerning, to say the least.
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