The highly anticipated trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has commenced in Delaware, marking a significant milestone in American legal history.
Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a revolver in 2018, including lying about his drug use on a federal gun purchase form.
He has pleaded not guilty.
The case, prosecuted by U.S. Special Counsel David Weiss, a Trump appointee, may influence the 2024 presidential election, particularly in light of Donald Trump’s recent conviction on 34 felony counts.
The trial has drawn attention from both Democrats and Republicans, with the latter seeking to shift focus away from Trump’s legal troubles.
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Hunter Biden’s legal team will argue that he was sober at the time of the gun purchase and believed his answer on the federal form was truthful.
Prosecutors, however, will present evidence from his phone and iCloud account, including photos and messages with drug dealers, to prove he knowingly lied.
The trial’s outcome may have significant implications, with Hunter Biden facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
The case has already drawn intense media scrutiny, with the president and first lady Jill Biden attending the trial in Wilmington, Delaware.