Special counsel for Hunter Biden probe could weigh on father’s 2024 re-election campaign

Delaware US Attorney David Weiss’ new role as special counsel, announced on Friday, may force President Joe Biden to deal with unpleasant headlines and distract him and his campaign when he would prefer to talk about the economy or signature legislation as he campaigns for the 2024 presidential election, according to senior Democrats.

“This will have a sizable impact on the re-elect. They run the risk of constantly getting knocked off message. Every time someone goes before a grand jury or is subpoenaed, the press will keep asking about it. Biden wants to talk economy, guns, national security and he’ll be less able to,” said a senior Democrat.“Special counsels always find things they don’t expect to find.

of failing to pay more than US$100,000 in taxes owed on over US$1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018. He did not enter a plea in a separate case in which he is charged with unlawfully owning a firearm while using illegal drugs, which is a felony. Top Democrats were hopeful a plea agreement between Hunter Biden and Mr Weiss would have allowed the president to move pastBut a federal judge refused to accept a proposed plea deal and Mr Weiss said in a court filing on Friday that talks between the two sides have since broken down.

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Prosecutor in Hunter Biden case elevated to US special counsel, giving him more authorityDavid Weiss is investigating whether President Joe Biden's son engaged in improper business dealings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »

Hunter Biden could face trial, newly named US special counsel saysWASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden may be headed for a criminal trial, US Special Counsel David Weiss said shortly after promotion into that role on Friday (Aug 11), in a sign that courtroom drama could play an outsized role in the 2024 presidential election. A potential trial raises the po
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Public Transport Council to get new CEO in March 2024Mr Leow Yew Chin will take over the role from Mr Tan Kim Hong. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: straits_times - 🏆 5. / 69 Read more »

Trump swoops into Iowa Fair, scrambling Ron DeSantis' effort to reboot his US 2024 campaignA large crowd cheered Trump as he arrived at the fair, gate-crashing DeSantis' appearance at the event. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: STForeignDesk - 🏆 4. / 71 Read more »

SMRT train captain brightens commuters' day with special National Day messageCommuters were pleasantly surprised to hear a special greeting from their train captain on National Day (Aug 9). Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com
Source: stompsingapore - 🏆 11. / 53 Read more »

Special Counsel Jack Smith aims for a swift Trump trialSpecial Counsel Jack Smith is setting the stage for a potential courtroom clash with former President Donald Trump. Smith is seeking to bring Trump to trial ear
Source: IndependentSG - 🏆 9. / 63 Read more »