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First lady Dr. Jill Biden made rare comments about House Republicans investigating former President Donald Trump and his son Hunter Biden, addressing critics as the 2024 presidential campaign gets into full swing. The opposition grew stronger.
The first lady spoke candidly about how the Republican-led investigation into her son was conducted and whether President Joe Biden benefited financially from Hunter Biden’s overseas dealings.
“I think what they’re doing to Hunter is cruel. I’m really proud of Hunter for rebuilding his life from his addiction,” the first lady told MSNBC’s Mika Brezin on Thursday. He said this in an interview with Ski. “I love my son, but it’s hurting and it’s hurting my grandchildren. That’s what I’m so worried about. It’s affecting their lives, too.”
The comments mark a rare instance in which the first lady has discussed ongoing legal issues with her son Hunter. The president’s son is scheduled to appear in California court on Thursday on federal charges for allegedly failing to pay more than $1 million in taxes.
Hunter Biden has not yet made a statement regarding the charges, but his lawyer insists the actions are nothing more than a political blowback.
His appearance comes hours after his surprise visit to the Capitol, where a Republican-led House committee approved a report Wednesday night recommending a contempt of Congress motion against Hunter Biden for failing to respond to a subpoena. This was done after voting.
The first lady also criticized President Trump for calling the jailed rioters “hostages” on January 6, 2021, saying her husband’s predecessor did not call them “insurrectionists, dangerous extremists, etc. ” he said.
“When you think about it, it makes you want to come to the game more, because we have to win,” she said. “We cannot give up democracy.”
The president began the year with a forceful condemnation of his predecessor’s role in the Capitol riot and its aftermath. His campaign is trying to bring democracy to the fore in preparation for his November match against Trump.
The first lady has signaled a willingness to confront Mr. Trump and the Republican Party at some points this election cycle, starting with a private fundraiser last summer.
“We can’t go back to those dark days,” she said in June. “And with your help, we won’t look back.”
Jill Biden also fiercely defended her 81-year-old husband and his ability to serve, dismissing concerns about age by viewing it as an “asset.”
“He’s wise, he’s wise, he’s experienced,” she said in an interview. “He knows all the leaders on the world stage, he lived history, he knows history, he is thoughtful in his decisions. He is the right person or the right person for this job at this moment in history. ”
The campaign expects to make abortion rights a central issue, but the first lady, who is scheduled to attend a women’s health event in Chicago on Thursday with Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, is expected to make abortion rights a central issue in 2022. Following the ruling, the government also pledged support for women’s reproductive freedom. Decision overturning Roe V. Wade.
“What Joe wants to do is codify Law, and that’s what we need to do,” she said. “We must keep fighting.”
