How does the Hunter situation affect the Presidents political attitude?

[Funtatlaguy]

Just saw a pundit on MSNBC saying the White House staff are worried that Hunters legal problems have really upset and somewhat depressed Joe.
This may be true temporarily.
But I think that will change with the GOP claims of “sweetheart deal” and their promise of more Congressional investigations against his son.
I think this will really personally piss Joe off and give him more motivation to kick their arse in 2024.

[Walleye]

1. This is not affecting Joe's mind, it's just wishful thinking on their part

After the family tragedies he’s been through, I think he can weather this one. He seems pretty sharp to me

[Funtatlaguy]

2. I changed the OP. I meant to say his attitude.

[Walleye]

3. Well that is possible but I haven't noticed it. I think he was expecting it

[TreasonousBastard]

4. He's been dealing with that for a while already. Probably has a...

handle on it by now. Far móre damaging is the constant needling by Trump and his Trump stains. (I would say shit stains, but why call shit anything worse than what it is)

[Funtatlaguy]

5. When you have only shit for brains, there can only be one outcome.

[Arkansas Granny]

6. I would think that there would be a feeling of relief that the matter was settled.

This has got to be less stressful and worrying than Hunter's problems with addiction.

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Even if you're attending Al-Anon or the narcotics equivalent, you'll be affected

by a close family member have substance abuse issues.

Joe Biden considered Hunter's situation in 2020 when he hesitated before announcing his candidacy.

My guess is that the worst is behind them both now.

The House is a clown show. I can't see them and their proposed hearings having any significant impact.

[pwb]

8. He would be happy with Hunter getting probation.

I think he is feeling good about it. He tires of defending against media and puke lies. Women and the young will be the end the of Republicans. IMO. More somebody said crap, from shit cable opinion talkers.

[MichMan]

9. He has been adamant that Hunter hasn't done anything against the law.

I doubt he is happy that Hunter faced malicious prosecution

[pwb]

10. Probation often places restrictions on drinking and

drug use. Random testing will help Hunter. Nobody is above the law. I think Joe was adamant more about Ukraine and the bigger lies. Taxes and the gun registration are small compared.

[MichMan]

11. I wasn't aware he still had a drug addiction problem.

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What makes you think he does?

[ananda]

12. Considering that the offenses were minor and redeemed...

I don't see why Biden should be concerned at all.

I wouldn't be.