CNN anchor Brian Stelter said Sunday on his “Reliable Sources” show that the ongoing federal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is “not just a right-wing media story.”
Stelter added that Hunter’s legal jeopardy could jeopardize his father’s chances at re-election in 2024.
Stelter said: “Maureen Dowd’s column in the New York Times this morning basically says that Joe Biden should not run for re-election. That’s been a narrative for months, and it’s getting louder, including from some Democratic lawmakers who say Biden should basically shut it up and say he’s lame and not run in 2024. So, where do you get that? as a former White House aide?’
Former First Lady Jill Biden’s press secretary, Michael LaRosa, said: “I hope he runs. I know he will run. He plans to run, as he has said many times.”
Stelter asked: “Biden’s age makes it different.”
LaRosa said, “I don’t see why he wouldn’t run. I haven’t heard the reason.”
Stelter said, “What about his son, what about Hunter? Hunter is under federal investigation, charges could be filed at any time. This is not just a right-wing media story. This is a real problem for the Bidens. Could he decide not to run for re-election, given his son?”
LaRosa said, “Look, they make decisions as a family and they’ll make that decision when the time comes.”
Stelter asked, “Do you think they’ve talked about it yet?”
LaRosa said, “No. The president is doing his job and doing his job. He has not focused on it. It’s 19 months! Why would he do that?’
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