DeSantis made this statement during a campaign event in the early primary state.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asserted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Friday that Hunter Biden, Joe Biden’s son, would presently be incarcerated if he were affiliated with the Republican party
In response to DeSantis‘s remarks, Attorney General Merrick Garland disclosed that the federal prosecutor in charge of the ongoing inquiry into Hunter Biden, Joe Biden’s son, would assume the role of special counsel for the case. Garland declared this decision, emphasizing the public interest and commitment to providing the necessary resources for a thorough investigation.
The announcement coincided with a reported deadlock between federal prosecutors and Hunter Biden, Joe Biden’s son, legal team regarding potential plea negotiations concerning tax and firearm charges. A previous plea arrangement attempt had disintegrated during a recent court appearance, resulting in the likelihood of a trial in Washington, D.C., or California, potentially involving additional charges.
Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden’s attorney, Chris Clark, conveyed a sense of optimism
Expressing the anticipation of a just resolution for their client, based on the prosecutor’s years long investigation and the proposed resolution that will be pursued in court.
As the political discourse around Joe Biden‘s son, Hunter Biden’s legal situation continues to intensify, DeSantis’s comments and Garland’s appointment of a special counsel further fuel the debates surrounding the issue.