Hunter Biden Investigation: How the US Special Counsel Criticizes President Joe Biden
Special Counsel David Weiss, who led the investigation into Hunter Biden, has criticized President Joe Biden’s remarks regarding the probe. In his final report, Weiss described the president’s comments as “gratuitous and wrong,” asserting that they undermine the integrity of the justice system.
The investigation, which began in 2018, resulted in Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges and a guilty plea to tax offenses. In December 2024, President Biden issued a broad pardon for his son, stating that the charges were politically motivated and constituted a “miscarriage of justice.”
Weiss defended the impartiality of his investigation, stating that the prosecutions were thorough and just. He emphasized that eight judges across various courts rejected claims of selective or vindictive motives. Weiss expressed concern that the president’s statements could erode public confidence in the justice system.
Hunter Biden’s legal team has countered, alleging that the investigation was misused for political purposes.