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Hunter Biden’s Day in Court

Jul 26, 2023

Michael S. Schmidt, Washington correspondent for The New York Times, unpacks the complexities of Hunter Biden’s recent guilty plea related to tax evasion. He dives into the political fallout and the attempts by Republicans to challenge the plea deal, questioning motives and political interference. Schmidt also discusses Hunter's controversial business dealings during his father’s vice presidency and the ongoing narrative surrounding his struggles with addiction. The conversation reveals how these factors intertwine with the current political landscape.

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The Story of Hunter Biden and His Consultancy Deals Abroad

01:49

Federal Prosecutors Investigating Hunter Biden's Life alongside Trump's Ukraine Claims

01:34

Intro

2min

Legal Outcomes and Political Ramifications

2min

Hunter Biden: Business, Politics, and Controversy

13min

Unpacking the Controversy of Hunter Biden's Laptop and Its Political Fallout

3min

Navigating the Hunter Biden Investigation

2min

Hunter Biden's Legal Challenges

11min

Political Maneuvering and Legal Challenges in Current Affairs

3min

On Wednesday morning, Hunter Biden was scheduled to a guilty plea in a Delaware courtroom, marking the end of a yearslong federal investigation that many Republicans believed would put the president’s son in prison, and put an end to the Biden presidency.

Michael Schmidt, who covers national security and federal investigations for The New York Times, explains why none of that has happened.

Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times who covers national security and federal investigations.

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Under an agreement with the Justice Department, Hunter Biden accepted probation for filing his taxes late.
Republicans in Congress sought to block the plea deal, arguing that it had been tainted by political interference.

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