Special Counsel Argues Against Hunter Biden's Request to Toss Gun Charges

On Tuesday, Special Counsel David Weiss rejected Hunter Biden's arguments that gun charges filed against him in Delaware should be dismissed. 

Key Details: Biden says the charges are unfair targeting and are based on "selective and vindictive prosecution." The special counsel's office calls these claims "meritless," and argues that the charges are based on Hunter's own actions, such as writing a book in which he cited his drug use during the period when he purchased and possessed the gun. Federal prosecutors say they have "overwhelming evidence" to support their case. Meanwhile, Weiss is being investigated by House Republicans after whistleblower complaints that his probe into Biden was mismanaged.

Key Quote: “The charges in this case are not trumped up or because of former President Trump — they are instead a result of the defendant’s own choices and were brought in spite of, not because of, any outside noise made by politicians,” Weiss wrote in the Tuesday filing.

For Context: In 2023, the FBI found cocaine on Biden's gun in a sealed evidence bag from 2018.

How the Media Covered it: Some right-rated sources noted that Biden has until Jan. 30 to file responses to Weiss. Some left-rated sources noted the plea deal that lawyers struck last June to dismiss the gun charges against Biden if he sought drug treatment. That so-called diversion agreement was deemed unconstitutional by a judge.