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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Joe Biden wanted to testify at Hunter’s trial – despite packed election schedule, book claims

Former president Joe Biden repeatedly offered to testify at his son’s federal gun trial last year amid carrying out presidential duties and running a campaign, according to a new book with insight into the White House at the time.

Last June, the Bidens were preparing for Hunter Biden to go to trial in Delaware on charges of unlawfully obtaining and possessing a firearm in 2018 while battling substance abuse. At the same time, Joe Biden was attending campaign fundraisers, preparing to attend the G7 Summit, traveling to France and readying to debate President Donald Trump.

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