A president, his son, and his political woes
Post Reports
The Washington Post
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🗓️ 28 June 2023
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
President Biden’s son Hunter pleaded guilty to two minor tax crimes, and though President Biden wasn’t implicated, it could pose a problem for him as he ramps up his reelection campaign.
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Last week, President Biden’s son Hunter Biden reached an agreement to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes as part of a deal struck with federal prosecutors. It’s just the latest in a series of scandals surrounding Hunter and his relationship with his father.
For years, critics of President Biden have scrutinized his son and accused Hunter of improperly leveraging his relationship with his father to enrich himself. Some have even accused President Biden himself of being aware of these arrangements.
Though no clear evidence has surfaced that President Biden engaged in any wrongdoing, the charges against Hunter could become a thorny political problem for the president, especially as he ramps up his bid for a second term in office.
White House reporter Matt Viser joins us today to explain those charges, whether they will impact President Biden’s reelection campaign, and how the president’s 2024 strategy is developing.
Plus, journey with Lillian Cunningham through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s most awe-inspiring places: the national parks. The “Field Trip” podcast’s first two episodes are out now.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, it's Alahe. |
| 0:04.5 | Before we start the show, I am so excited to tell you about a new podcast we just launched. |
| 0:10.4 | If you listen to the Post's History Podcast, Presidential or Moonrise, you know Lillian |
| 0:15.9 | Cunningham is a wonderful guide to our country's complicated past. |
| 0:20.9 | Now, she has a new podcast. |
| 0:23.0 | It's called Field Trip. |
| 0:25.7 | In it, Lillian guides you through America's national parks. |
| 0:29.4 | They're iconic landscapes, messy history, and uncertain future. |
| 0:34.3 | I have to say, I was able to get a sneak peek and listen to some of Lillian's reporting. |
| 0:39.0 | It's illuminating, surprising, and moving. |
| 0:42.6 | And I cannot wait to hear the rest. |
| 0:44.6 | The first two episodes of Field Trip are out right now. |
| 0:48.3 | The rest are dropping every Wednesday. |
| 0:50.0 | We'll put a link to Field Trip in our show notes. |
| 0:52.6 | And you can also subscribe to Field Trip wherever you get your podcasts. |
| 0:57.0 | It is the perfect companion for your summer road trip. |
| 1:00.6 | Okay, now on to our show. |
| 1:05.5 | So just a couple of questions about this. |
| 1:07.5 | First, does this not undermine the President's claim during the 2020 campaign and the |
| 1:14.2 | reaffirmations of that claim by his two press secretary since then that he never once |
| 1:19.2 | discussed his son's overseas business dealings with him? |
| 1:22.0 | No, and I'm not going to comment further on this. |
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