Biden ‘Could Be Convicted’ After Leaving Office, Says Trump

In addition to the gun-related charges, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss.

Trump's comment came in response to Biden's earlier remark, which labelled Trump a "convicted felon" in reference to his recent guilty verdict in New York v. Trump.

In that instance, Trump was convicted of falsifying business records in the first degree. Despite the verdict, Trump maintained his innocence and countered Biden's criticism, defending his actions.

"When he talks about a convicted felon, his son is a convicted felon at a very high level," Trump said of Biden’s son, Hunter Biden Fox News reports.

Hunter Biden was convicted on multiple federal gun-related charges this month, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss. The charges included making false statements during a gun purchase, providing false information to a licensed gun dealer, and possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.

"His son is convicted, going to be convicted probably numerous other times, should have been convicted before. But his Justice Department let the statute of limitations lapse on the most important things," Trump said.

In addition to the gun-related charges, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss.

The tax-related trial is scheduled to commence on September 5 in California. Meanwhile, Trump suggested that President Biden may potentially face legal charges after leaving office, although no formal charges have been filed against the President at this time.

"But he could be a convicted felon as soon as he gets out of office – Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he's done. He's done horrible things," Trump said. "All of the deaths caused at the border, telling the Ukrainian people that we're going to want $1 billion, you could change the prosecutor, otherwise you're not getting $1 billion."

Trump was referencing remarks made by Joe Biden during his vice presidency. Biden has publicly acknowledged that he successfully pushed for the dismissal of Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin while serving as vice president.

At the time, Shokin was leading an investigation into Burisma Holdings, a company that had Hunter Biden on its board, earning a substantial monthly income. Vice President Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion in crucial US aid unless Shokin was removed from his position.

"I said, ‘You’re not getting the billion. I’m going to be leaving here in,' I think it was about six hours. I looked at them and said: ‘I’m leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you’re not getting the money,’" Biden recalled telling then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. Biden recollected the conversation during an event for the Council on Foreign Relations in 2018.

"Well, son of a bitch, he got fired," Biden said during the event. "And they put in place someone who was solid at the time."

Supporters of Biden argue that, as vice president, he advocated for Shokin's dismissal due to concerns that the Ukrainian prosecutor was not adequately addressing corruption. They emphasize that this position was in line with the policy stance of the US and international community at the time, aiming to promote accountability and transparency in Ukraine.

"If I ever said that, that's quid pro quo, that we're not going to do anything. We're not going to give you $1 billion unless you change your prosecutor having to do with his son," Trump said Thursday night.

Trump declared: "This man is a criminal."

"I did nothing wrong," Trump said. "We have a system that was rigged and disgusting. I did nothing wrong."

Beyond the charges in New York, Trump is facing charges brought against him by Special Counsel Jack Smith stemming from his investigation into Trump’s alleged improper retention of classified business records. Smith also charged Trump out of his investigation into January 6 and 2020 election interference.

Trump also faces charges stemming from an investigation brought by Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges in all cases.

Trump Sets Conditions For Accepting U.S. Election Outcome
June 28, 2024
NEWS

Trump's response was hesitant, as he dodged the question twice before finally providing a conditional answer.
Donald Trump has conditionally agreed to accept the results of the upcoming election, stating that he would only do so if the election is "fair and legal, and good."

This statement came during the first presidential debate with Joe Biden, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trump's response was hesitant, as he dodged the question twice before finally providing a conditional answer, RT reports.

Trump's hesitance has fueled concerns, particularly in light of his previous refusal to accept defeat in the 2020 election, which he erroneously claimed was "stolen" from him.

His continued doubts about the democratic process have raised concerns about his willingness to respect the democratic will of the American people and sparked fears of potential destabilisation.

“I would have much rather accepted these (results), but the fraud and everything else was ridiculous,” Trump said.

“It would be much easier for me to do that than running again. I wasn’t really going to run until I saw the horrible job he did. He’s destroying the country,” the presumptive Republican nominee said of Biden.

Trump claimed he “would be very happy to be someplace else – in a nice location,” instead of having to face indictments and other “opponent stuff” during the campaign.

“It’s the only way he (Biden) thinks he can win, but unfortunately it’s driven up my numbers,” Trump added, referring to polls which show him leading Biden.

According to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll, Donald Trump has surged ahead of Joe Biden in popularity, with 48% of respondents approving of Trump compared to Biden's 44%.

In a sharp rebuke, Biden slammed Trump for his actions following the 2020 election, pointing out that Trump's numerous legal challenges were universally rejected by courts across the country, stating, "When you lost the first time, you appealed and appealed to courts all across the country. Not one single court in America said any of your claims had any merit."

Biden cast doubt on Trump's willingness to concede if he loses the 2024 election, suggesting that Trump's inability to accept defeat is a deep-seated issue.

"You can't stand the loss. Something snapped in you when you lost the last time," Biden said.

In a surprising twist, a CNN Flash Poll revealed that 67% of registered voters who watched the debate believed Trump outperformed Biden in their initial face-off, despite Biden's criticisms of Trump's election denial and concerns about his democratic commitments.

This polling result suggests a disconnect between voters' perceptions of the debate and the broader concerns about Trump's stance on the democratic process.

http://saharareporters.com/2024/06/28/trump-sets-conditions-accepting-us-election-outcome

OLAADEGBU:


Trump's response was hesitant, as he dodged the question twice before finally providing a conditional answer.
Donald Trump has conditionally agreed to accept the results of the upcoming election, stating that he would only do so if the election is "fair and legal, and good."

Ojuntana:
Two old men

US is finished

OLAADEGBU:

Biden ‘Could Be Convicted’ After Leaving Office, Says Trump

In addition to the gun-related charges, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss.

Trump's comment came in response to Biden's earlier remark, which labelled Trump a "convicted felon" in reference to his recent guilty verdict in New York v. Trump.

In that instance, Trump was convicted of falsifying business records in the first degree. Despite the verdict, Trump maintained his innocence and countered Biden's criticism, defending his actions.

"When he talks about a convicted felon, his son is a convicted felon at a very high level," Trump said of Biden’s son, Hunter Biden Fox News reports.

Hunter Biden was convicted on multiple federal gun-related charges this month, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss. The charges included making false statements during a gun purchase, providing false information to a licensed gun dealer, and possessing a firearm while being an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.

"His son is convicted, going to be convicted probably numerous other times, should have been convicted before. But his Justice Department let the statute of limitations lapse on the most important things," Trump said.

In addition to the gun-related charges, Hunter Biden is also facing federal tax charges, as announced by Special Counsel David Weiss.

The tax-related trial is scheduled to commence on September 5 in California. Meanwhile, Trump suggested that President Biden may potentially face legal charges after leaving office, although no formal charges have been filed against the President at this time.

"But he could be a convicted felon as soon as he gets out of office – Joe could be a convicted felon with all of the things that he's done. He's done horrible things," Trump said. "All of the deaths caused at the border, telling the Ukrainian people that we're going to want $1 billion, you could change the prosecutor, otherwise you're not getting $1 billion."

Trump was referencing remarks made by Joe Biden during his vice presidency. Biden has publicly acknowledged that he successfully pushed for the dismissal of Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin while serving as vice president.

At the time, Shokin was leading an investigation into Burisma Holdings, a company that had Hunter Biden on its board, earning a substantial monthly income. Vice President Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion in crucial US aid unless Shokin was removed from his position.

http://saharareporters.com/2024/06/28/biden-could-be-convicted-after-leaving-office-says-trump

Kanixt:
No question about that.