President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was spotted arriving at Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night. He briefly answered questions about his father’s health following the president’s recent decision to bow out of the presidential race amid concerns from his own party about his ability to serve another term.
“Great,” Hunter responded when asked to comment on President Biden’s health. This interaction occurred just days after President Biden announced his decision to step down from the race. As Hunter walked into the airport parking garage, he was also asked how he felt about his father’s decision to step down. “It’s all good, man,” Hunter replied.
Hunter’s arrival in the nation’s capital from Santa Monica, California, around 9 p.m. on Tuesday followed a report from Fox News Digital that he was seen in Los Angeles last week. During that time, President Biden remained on the other side of the country, dealing with the fallout from his decision and working to preserve his legacy.
Just a week after a significant debate, Hunter began sitting in on meetings between his father and close staff at the White House. This sudden involvement caused confusion among some staff members, with one White House source telling NBC at the time, “What the hell is happening?”
Sources reported that President Biden appeared to rely heavily on his son, who was described as his dad’s “gatekeeper.” Hunter was not only present in meetings but also participated in phone calls. Despite Hunter’s increasing involvement, the White House reiterated on Tuesday that the president stands by his previous pledge not to pardon Hunter, who was convicted last month on federal gun charges.
However, critics remain skeptical. Several Republicans have speculated that President Biden will pardon his son now that re-election is no longer a consideration. “I’m going to place the odds that Joe Biden pardons Hunter Biden at 100%,” Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said during his podcast, “Verdict with Ted Cruz,” on Monday. “Hunter Biden will get a pardon as a result of this decision.”
The unfolding events continue to draw significant attention as both supporters and critics of the president watch closely to see how the situation evolves and what it means for the Biden family and the political landscape moving forward.