Biden reportedly blames re-election bid for Hunter's conviction: 'He would have gotten the plea deal'
Hunter Biden was found guilty on all counts of violations of federal gun law on Tuesday
By Hanna Panreck Fox News
Published June 12, 2024 9:20am EDT
President Biden reportedly blamed his re-election campaign for his son Hunter Biden's conviction on federal gun charges, as the chief executive worries that his political career has put a spotlight on his family.
"If I weren’t running for re-election, he would have gotten the plea deal," Biden reportedly told a person close to him earlier this month, Politico reported Tuesday. The younger Biden's initial plea deal fell apart in July 2023.
Hunter was found guilty on all three counts by a Delaware jury on Tuesday and faces up to 25 years in prison, though he isn't expected to receive the maximum penalty.
White House aides reportedly told Politico the ruling would take an emotional toll on the president.
The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Biden found out about his son's guilty verdict as he was preparing for his remarks on gun violence and headed back to his Wilmington, Delaware, home on Tuesday to be with Hunter, according to Politico.
The president has also said he wouldn't pardon his son.
In an interview with ABC News' David Muir in Normandy, France, before the federal trial's conclusion, Biden said he would accept its results. He also said he would rule out pardoning Hunter if convicted.
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