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September 7, 2024

Hunter Biden’s tragedy and turmoil shadowed the Biden presidency

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has indeed faced multiple challenges in his personal life, which have sometimes attracted media attention and become points of controversy, adding another layer of complexity to the Biden presidency. His struggles have included battles with drug addiction, a discharge from the Navy Reserve for drug use, and legal and business dealings that have become political fodder. Hunter's challenges related to drug and alcohol addiction began in his youth and have continued into his adulthood, leading to several stints in rehab. His struggle with addiction has been publicly acknowledged by both himself and his father, who often speaks about it in the context of the broader opioid crisis in America. Moreover, Hunter has also faced controversy related to his business dealings, particularly in Ukraine and China. His role as a board member of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father was Vice President under the Obama administration was a major focus during the 2020 Presidential campaign. An investigation by the Senate concluded there was no wrong doing on the part of Joe Biden, but said that Hunter's role was "problematic". Furthermore, Hunter Biden is also the subject of a federal investigation into his taxes related to his work in foreign countries. Hunter has said he is taking the matter very seriously and is confident he has handled his affairs legally and appropriately. Despite these personal and business matters, President Joe Biden has always stood by his son, expressing his love and support for Hunter and praising his resilience in the face of adversity. In conclusion, while Hunter Biden has dealt