Hunter Biden Admits 'Mistakes' at Capitol News Conference
Biden's Son Faces Criminal Charges, Impeachment Inquiry
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, held an impromptu news conference on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday, where he admitted to making mistakes in his life but declined to elaborate on the nature of those mistakes.
Biden's appearance at the Capitol came shortly after he attended a meeting of the House Oversight Committee, where he was questioned about his business dealings in Ukraine and China. The committee is investigating whether the president abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to fire a prosecutor who was investigating Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian gas company on whose board Hunter Biden served.
Biden has denied any wrongdoing, and his father has said that he is confident that his son will be cleared of any wrongdoing. However, the president has also said that he will not interfere in the investigation.
In addition to the House Oversight Committee's investigation, Biden is also facing criminal charges in connection with his purchase of a gun in 2018. He is accused of lying on the federal background check form when he said that he was not a drug user. Biden has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Biden's appearance at the Capitol Wednesday was seen as an attempt to defend himself against the mounting allegations against him. However, his evasive answers to questions about his past mistakes are likely to fuel further speculation about his conduct.
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