President Biden paid a surprise visit to Hallie Biden’s home in Delaware on Sunday evening prior to her upcoming testimony in her ex-boyfriend Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. The visit took place just days before the start of Hunter Biden’s trial, where Hallie is expected to testify as a crucial witness for the prosecution. The White House did not provide any further details about the visit.
Biden makes surprise visit to Hunter Biden’s ex Hallie Biden before she testifies in son’s gun trialhttps://t.co/glJ481utdb pic.twitter.com/ct6rDUlpcG
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Hunter Biden is facing three federal charges related to purchasing a gun while using illegal narcotics. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges, including falsely submitting a form stating he was not using drugs when he bought a revolver in 2018. Prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden illegally possessed the weapon, which Hallie Biden disposed of in a public dumpster in 2018.
In court documents, Hallie Biden has been identified as “witness 3” and described as being “in a romantic relationship with the defendant in October 2018.” If convicted, Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison. The trial, which is set to begin on June 3 in Wilmington, Delaware, is expected to last about two weeks.
In addition to Hallie Biden, Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and ex-girlfriend Zoe Kestan are also expected to testify in the trial. Furthermore, Hunter Biden is facing separate federal tax charges, with that case set to go to trial on June 20 in California. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges as well.
President Biden’s visit to Hallie Biden’s home adds a layer of intrigue to the upcoming trial, particularly given the familial ties involved. As the legal proceedings unfold, the involvement of key witnesses and the potential impact on the Biden family continue to garner national attention.