In a recent press conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a barrage of questions about Hunter Biden. Jean-Pierre attempted to deflect inquiries by stating that Hunter Biden is a private citizen and that his personal matters should be addressed by the Department of Justice and his legal team. However, reporters persisted in seeking answers about Hunter Biden’s business dealings and legal troubles.

During the press conference, Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that Hunter Biden is a private citizen and that his personal matters should be handled independently. She reiterated that both Joe Biden and Jill Biden love their son and support him as he rebuilds his life. Jean-Pierre made it clear that any further inquiries should be directed to the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden’s legal team.

However, reporters were persistent in seeking clarification about whether Biden had discussions about Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Jean-Pierre maintained that she had nothing to add to her previous statements and avoided directly addressing the question.

One reporter raised the issue of Hunter Biden’s gun-related legal problems and asked about Biden’s views on the matter. The reporter inquired whether Joe Biden believed that individuals charged with possessing firearms illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Jean-Pierre, acknowledging the sensitive nature of the question, stated that she would not speak specifically about the case in Delaware. She emphasized that it is an independent matter overseen by the Department of Justice. Jean-Pierre consistently deferred to the legal process and refrained from expressing Biden’s stance on the issue.

As the press conference continued, another reporter questioned Karine Jean-Pierre about the evolution of language used by the White House regarding Biden’s interactions with his son and his son’s business dealings. The reporter highlighted that while Biden previously stated that he had never discussed overseas business dealings with his son, the White House now claims that Biden has never been in business with his son.

Jean-Pierre reiterated that nothing had changed and declined to provide further elaboration. She held a consistent stance throughout the press conference, avoiding direct responses to questions about Biden’s involvement in Hunter Biden’s business affairs.

The press conference with Karine Jean-Pierre shed light on the challenges faced by the White House in addressing questions about Hunter Biden. Jean-Pierre consistently emphasized that Hunter Biden is a private citizen and that his personal matters should be handled independently by the Department of Justice and his legal team.

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "I have not spoken to the president today. He has been busy."

Biden has nothing on his public schedule today. pic.twitter.com/8BZ9odx53X

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Q: Does Biden believe possessing a firearm illegally "should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law"?

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "I'm just going to not speak to that." pic.twitter.com/kRBunRIfRZ

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 26, 2023

"The president has previously said that he has never discussed overseas business dealings with his son, but the White House now says that the president has never been in business with his son. Why the updated language?"

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "Nothing has changed." pic.twitter.com/CkNPoMWnov

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 26, 2023