Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, is once again at the center of a scandal: what happened?
2 december 2024 в 21:37
The youngest son of the 46th President Joe Biden often made headlines due to his parties, relationships, and business deals. Now, Hunter Biden, 54, is back in the spotlight after his father’s decision to pardon him following several accusations. Here’s what you need to know about him.
«Yesterday, I first learned that the Delaware prosecutor informed my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs», - Hunter said in a statement. «I take this matter very seriously, but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these issues will show that I have handled my affairs lawfully and properly, including advice from professional tax consultants». Hunter, a lawyer, did not disclose any details about the investigation, and the Justice Department stated that it does not comment on open cases.
Hunter and Melissa, 34, quietly married in Los Angeles in May 2019. «I fell in love with her instantly. And then I fell more in love with her every day», - Hunter told ABC News in 2019. Melissa is a South African activist and co-owner of a business in Los Angeles called Tribal Worlds, whose mission is «to promote indigenous conservation».
Hunter applied to join the Marine Corps Reserve but was discharged after testing positive for cocaine in February 2014. «It was the honor of my life to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, and I deeply regret and am ashamed that my actions led to my administrative discharge. I respect the decision of the Marine Corps. With the love and support of my family, I move forward», - Hunter said in a statement to CNN.
Before the 2020 elections, President Trump tried to tarnish Joe Biden’s reputation by portraying Hunter as corrupt. In late 2019, when Trump was being investigated for the «quid pro quo» deal with the President of Ukraine, his campaign began to inflate scandals around Hunter’s business dealings with the Ukrainian company Burisma. None of it panned out. He also often mentioned Hunter’s substance dependence.
The couple began a romantic relationship in March 2017, two years after her husband — and Hunter’s brother — Beau Biden tragically died of brain cancer. Despite the complex family dynamics in their relationship, the couple managed to maintain it for two years until their breakup in May 2019. «Hallie Biden and I are incredibly lucky to have found love and support in each other during such a difficult time, and it is evident to those who love us most», - Hunter said in a statement to Page Six in March 2017. «We are so fortunate to have family and friends who support us every step of the way». The couple has not commented on their breakup yet.
Hunter and his ex-wife Kathleen Biden finalized their divorce in April 2017 after separating in 2015. Although the divorce seemed to go smoothly, the process was complicated. Hunter did not show up in court, and Kathleen was seen crying outside the court after telling the judge why she and Hunter wanted a divorce after 22 years of marriage. Kathleen and Hunter have three children together: Finnegan, Maisy, and Naomi, named after Hunter’s late sister and Beau. Hallie had two children with Beau before his death: Natalie and Hunter
«Yesterday, I first learned that the Delaware prosecutor informed my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs», - Hunter said in a statement. «I take this matter very seriously, but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these issues will show that I have handled my affairs lawfully and properly, including advice from professional tax consultants». Hunter, a lawyer, did not disclose any details about the investigation, and the Justice Department stated that it does not comment on open cases.
Hunter and Melissa, 34, quietly married in Los Angeles in May 2019. «I fell in love with her instantly. And then I fell more in love with her every day», - Hunter told ABC News in 2019. Melissa is a South African activist and co-owner of a business in Los Angeles called Tribal Worlds, whose mission is «to promote indigenous conservation».
Hunter applied to join the Marine Corps Reserve but was discharged after testing positive for cocaine in February 2014. «It was the honor of my life to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, and I deeply regret and am ashamed that my actions led to my administrative discharge. I respect the decision of the Marine Corps. With the love and support of my family, I move forward», - Hunter said in a statement to CNN.
Before the 2020 elections, President Trump tried to tarnish Joe Biden’s reputation by portraying Hunter as corrupt. In late 2019, when Trump was being investigated for the «quid pro quo» deal with the President of Ukraine, his campaign began to inflate scandals around Hunter’s business dealings with the Ukrainian company Burisma. None of it panned out. He also often mentioned Hunter’s substance dependence.
The couple began a romantic relationship in March 2017, two years after her husband — and Hunter’s brother — Beau Biden tragically died of brain cancer. Despite the complex family dynamics in their relationship, the couple managed to maintain it for two years until their breakup in May 2019. «Hallie Biden and I are incredibly lucky to have found love and support in each other during such a difficult time, and it is evident to those who love us most», - Hunter said in a statement to Page Six in March 2017. «We are so fortunate to have family and friends who support us every step of the way». The couple has not commented on their breakup yet.
Hunter and his ex-wife Kathleen Biden finalized their divorce in April 2017 after separating in 2015. Although the divorce seemed to go smoothly, the process was complicated. Hunter did not show up in court, and Kathleen was seen crying outside the court after telling the judge why she and Hunter wanted a divorce after 22 years of marriage. Kathleen and Hunter have three children together: Finnegan, Maisy, and Naomi, named after Hunter’s late sister and Beau. Hallie had two children with Beau before his death: Natalie and Hunter
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