Opinion: No situation has been more embarrassing for Biden.
Recently, President Biden gave a speech at Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund's "Gun Sense University," where he criticized his predecessor, former President Trump, for his stance on gun control. He mentioned an incident where Trump dismissed a school shooting that resulted in the death of a student and a teacher, telling people to "get over it." Biden's response was stark: "Hell no, we don't have to get over it, we have to stop it - stop it, and stop it now." He also criticized Trump for his recent statement at an NRA convention, where he said that he was proud of not doing anything on guns during his presidency, which Biden believes made the situation worse.
However, the situation becomes complex with the recent developments in Hunter Biden's case. As the president's son faces a criminal conviction, it creates a dilemma for both Democrats and Republicans.
Republicans face the challenge of striking a balance between their stance on gun control and the investigation against Hunter Biden. They could risk reinforcing the gun-restriction laws they've been opposed to by emphasizing the charges that led to the conviction. The ongoing impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden's brother James and his son Hunter for making false statements to Congress complicates the matter. The Republican Party might prefer to focus on that narrative instead of gun control.
James Biden's lawyer stated, "this baseless partisan action is a transparent and cynical attempt to distract from and retaliate for Donald Trump’s recent criminal conviction."
Democrats, on the other hand, have incentives to steer clear of attacking the legitimacy of the gun charges against Hunter Biden. Given the strong push for gun control following several mass shootings in the US, they can use this opportunity to prove their commitment to the issue. The President's clear message that he will not interfere with the justice system in his son's case allows Democrats to stay focused on Republicans and the issues they care about, such as gun control.
There's a broader implication of this situation as well. The Justice Department's decision to convict Biden's son under his presidency completely debunks the Republicans' accusation that Biden has weaponized federal prosecutors to target his political rivals and Democrats. Despite the ongoing investigations against Trump, Biden has maintained that the process was handled independently.
President Biden's stance on the issue shows his unwavering commitment to making American schools and streets safer from gun violence, even if it directly affects his family. With the midterm elections approaching, his speech challenges Republicans who have resisted gun-related reforms in the past. Untitled Paragraph
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Despite the complexity of the situation due to Hunter Biden's criminal conviction, various political parties have different opinions on how to navigate it. Democrats aim to stay focused on gun control, using the opportunity to prove their commitment to the issue. Meanwhile, Republicans face a dilemma, as emphasizing the charges against Hunter Biden may reinforce gun-restriction laws they oppose.
