Jill Biden Criticizes GOP Investigation into Hunter Biden in Unusual Statement
First Lady Jill Biden passionately defends her son Hunter Biden amidst a GOP probe, asserting her stance against critics while the 2024 presidential campaign gains momentum
Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady, has publicly addressed the House Republicans' investigation into her son, Hunter Biden, and commented on former President Donald Trump. She has intensified her opposition to critics, particularly with the 2024 presidential campaign gaining momentum. The first lady openly expressed her disapproval of the GOP-led probe into her son's foreign business dealings and its impact on President Joe Biden, calling the situation "horrible."
In an interview with MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski that aired Thursday, the first lady expressed her belief that the treatment of Hunter is cruel, and commended his resilience in rebuilding his life after addiction. "I love my son and it has hurt my grandchildren, and that's what I'm so concerned about - that it's affecting their lives as well," she said. This is a rare instance of the first lady addressing her son's ongoing legal issues, as he is set to appear in court in California on federal charges for allegedly failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes.
Hunter Biden's attorney has stated that the charges against him are simply a political attack, but he has not yet entered a plea. He recently appeared in court following a visit to Capitol Hill and the approval of a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against him by Republican-led House committees.
The first lady criticized Trump for referring to the jailed January 6, 2021, rioters as "hostages," stating that her husband's predecessor "doesn't call them what they were - insurrectionists, dangerous extremists." "That only fuels my determination to fight even harder - because we must win, we have to win," she emphasized. "We cannot afford to lose our democracy."
The president started the year by strongly denouncing his predecessors for their involvement in the Capitol insurrection and its aftermath. His campaign is prioritizing democracy and is considering a potential showdown with Trump in November. Meanwhile, the first lady has demonstrated her readiness to confront Trump and Republicans in specific situations during this campaign season, starting with private fundraising events last summer.
"In June, she emphasized, 'We cannot return to those difficult times. And with your support, we will not regress.'"
Jill Biden has staunchly defended her 81-year-old husband and his capacity to lead, dismissing worries about his age and instead portraying it as a valuable "asset."
"He is a wise and experienced individual," she stated in the interview. "Having knowledge of world leaders and historical events, he is thoughtful in his decision-making. At this pivotal moment in history, he is the ideal individual for the position."
In anticipation of the campaign making abortion rights a key focus, the first lady, who is set to join Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry for a women's health event in Chicago on Thursday, has pledged the administration's backing for women's reproductive freedom in light of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
"What Joe wants to do is to codify Roe and thats what we have to do," she said. "We have to keep fighting."
