PHOENIX – First lady Jill Biden discussed Hunter Biden’s trial with NBC News on the campaign trail Saturday, the first time she has commented on his conviction since his arrest. found guilty on three felony weapons charges.
Biden said the trial had been a “tough week for my family” and explained that they had to “relive the hard times.”
Still, he said he was inspired by Hunter Biden’s behavior in recent days.
“I think Hunter was strong after the decision in court, so I have to follow his example and be fair get out of there and start fighting again,” said the first lady.
Jill Biden has noted her husband’s trip to states that could be vital to his return to the Oval Office. He has held public events in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Arizona and left for California on Saturday evening. star-studded fundraiser According to the campaign, the Democratic Party has already set a record.
His travel blitz comes after spending most of the trial in the courtroom, even traveling back and forth from France to be in the room in Delaware.
After Hunter Biden’s conviction, President Joe Biden told reporters that he would do neither forgive your son neither lighten his sentence.
“Joe and I respect the judicial system and this is the result,” Jill Biden said Saturday.
Hunter Biden’s conviction comes just weeks before his father and former President Donald Trump prepare for a debate, a critical event for the two presumptive candidates. It was a tight raceas the survey shows.
The first lady rejected the idea that the president’s actions could be affected by the conviction of Hunter Biden.
“Oh, no,” he replied, and then added, “He’s a strong man, a solid man, and he’ll do very well.”
The president issued a statement expressing his love for his son shortly after the jury returned his guilty verdict.
“Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support,” she said. “Nothing will ever change that.”
Hunter Biden does not have a sentencing date yet. He faces up to 25 years in prison, although he is unlikely to receive the maximum sentence because he has no prior convictions.
Mike Memoli reported from Phoenix, Arizona. Megan Lebowitz reported from Cleveland, Ohio.