Donald Trump might find some satisfaction in the news of Hunter Biden, Joe Biden‘s son, being declared not guilty after his recent trial.
The jury in Hunter’s gun case quickly went into deliberations and is now deciding on his innocence or guilt for three felonies. This trial has drawn attention to Hunter and his connections to the Justice Department under his father’s administration.
Only shortly after Trump’s own legal battles culminated in a guilty verdict for business record falsification charges, he claimed he was a victim of a biased prosecution. His campaign rallied supporters, capitalizing on the recent conviction, raising a substantial $53 million in the first 24 hours following the ruling.
Trump has argued that Biden orchestrated legal actions against him using the DOJ merely because of their political rivalry. His hope for a not guilty verdict for Hunter is to counter this narrative that the justice system unfairly targets Republicans.
Experts suggest that regardless of the trial’s outcome for Hunter, Trump will continue to criticize the DOJ, emphasizing a perceived bias against him.
Republican strategist Matt Klink believes that Trump will continue to center his campaign on challenging the justice system, regardless of what happens to Hunter.
An ABC News/Ipsos poll showed that nearly half of Americans view Trump’s legal troubles as politically motivated, igniting debates about corrupt government practices and political bias in legal proceedings.
While Trump’s narrative resonates with his supporters, some experts believe that Biden could change the conversation if Hunter is found guilty, presenting Biden with an opportunity to challenge Trump’s assertions.
If Hunter were to be convicted, Biden’s handling of the situation could sway swing voters who are critical of Trump’s conduct towards the justice system.
President Trump indicated that he would accept Hunter’s verdict and would not grant him a pardon if convicted, a move that was critiqued as potentially undermining the legal process.