The View hosts showed approval on Wednesday for the surprising conviction of Hunter Biden, alongside Joe Biden’s firm stance against pardoning his son.
Hunter Biden was up against three federal felony charges for illegally buying a gun without disclosing his drug abuse. In a statement, Joe Biden mentioned that he would respect the court’s decision and await Hunter’s choice on whether to appeal.
Prior to the verdict, Joe Biden had already ruled out any possibility of pardoning his son.
Joy Behar enthusiastically echoed President Obama’s principles.
Behar expressed, “He stands by him. He won’t grant a pardon because he upholds democracy. You vote for that person.”
The courtroom drama and the President’s unwavering decisions sparked intense debates and discussions nationwide.
Whoopi Goldberg, the host of the show, also commended Joe Biden.
Goldberg appreciated Biden for not interfering in the case, sacking the investigator, or criticizing the judge. She highlighted Biden’s pledge not to pardon his son as a demonstration of responsible power use.
Sunny Hostin defended the decision amidst the political storm around the trial.
She pointed out that only 0.9% of cases where a person falsifies a drug abuse form end up in court, suggesting a possible political motive. However, Hostin stressed that everyone should be subject to the law, regardless of their status.
Hostin speculated on the consequences of the conviction on Hunter Biden’s upcoming tax fraud trial in California.
She mentioned that individuals with prior convictions are more likely to receive jail time, hinting at potential implications for Biden’s legal strategy in the upcoming case.
Alyssa Farah Griffin on the show expressed doubt that Hunter Biden’s conviction would impact his father’s campaign.
Griffin shared personal insights, mentioning her sister’s recovery journey from alcoholism and the empathy for individuals undergoing rehabilitation.
Griffin contrasted the situation with former President Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, stating its potential effect on his political future.
She cited polling data on perceptions of Trump as a felon and how it might shape his future in politics.