Staff Reports
The ongoing saga surrounding Hunter Biden’s tax issues has become a political thriller worthy of its miniseries, complete with scandal, cover-ups, and a cast of characters that should take a bow when the credits roll. It’s hard not to wonder how much the alleged coverup of these tax transgressions may have swayed the 2020 presidential election—and perhaps even influenced the congressional elections in 2022. It’s a story that has all the elements: a Biden, some cash, and a whole lot of double standards.
The mainstream media has been as silent on Hunter’s financial misdeeds as a church mouse under a particularly sharp preacher’s glare. While everyday taxpayers would be facing the music for similar infractions faster than you can say “audit,” Hunter seemingly glides by, shielded by a cloak of elite privilege that seems to come standard with the Biden family name. It raises eyebrows and blood pressure among conservatives who cherish the idea of accountability, especially when it feels like the rules apply only to the little guy.
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— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) September 5, 2024
As the 2020 presidential election unfolded, whispers of Hunter’s tax troubles echoed ominously in the background. Instead of a thorough investigation that could clear the air or further incriminate, those at the top appeared determined to keep the whole affair buried. Quite conveniently, the situation played out while Biden’s presidential campaign was in full swing. If the American public had been aware of the allegations and eventual investigation, who knows how it might have influenced voting habits?
Fast forward to the 2022 midterms, where the ripples from Hunter’s alleged financial misconduct continued to rock the boat. The overarching sentiment of protecting the Biden dynasty seemed ever-present, feeding frustration among voters who sensed a lack of transparency. It’s easy to see why many would feel that the electorate was denied critical information that may have tilted the scales in favor of a more Republican-heavy Congress.
In an age where all eyes are trained on political accountability, case studies like Hunter Biden’s actions fuel the narrative that the political elite lives by different rules. Conservatives are not just raising their eyebrows; they are shouting into the void, wondering how many more elections could be influenced—or tainted—by such covert operations. The layered complexities surrounding Hunter’s tax offenses illustrate a glaring inconsistency in governance and fairness, a characteristic no one who values democracy should ignore.
