Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden, an American artist and businessman, has faced multiple federal criminal investigations and professional controversies. In June 2024, a jury convicted him on three felony charges for lying on a federal gun-purchase form regarding his drug use and for illegally possessing a firearm in 2018. In September 2024, he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges related to the evasion of at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019. In December 2024, President Joe Biden granted his son a pardon for all federal offenses committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. This pardon prevented sentencing for the aforementioned convictions and shielded him from potential charges related to his business dealings, including his board membership at the Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Throughout his career, Hunter Biden has been the subject of numerous allegations, including accusations of influence-peddling and corruption involving foreign business partners in Ukraine and China. While these claims have been the focus of congressional inquiries, no evidence has emerged to prove that Joe Biden abused his office or accepted bribes. Additionally, in 2025, Hunter Biden was disbarred in Washington D.C. and Connecticut.