Hunter’s indictment is a cover-up.
Hunter Biden Indicted: A Limited Hangout
Hunter Biden, the First Son who documented terabytes worth of his own crimes across at least five genres of offense on at least three continents, has finally been indicted. Has hell frozen over? Are pigs flying? No. It’s a limited hangout — business as usual.
Prosecutors have not charged Hunter with tax fraud, a crime he certainly committed but which implicates his father, the “Big Guy” to whom Hunter claims to have paid between 10 and 50% of his earnings. Prosecutors likewise have not charged the young Biden for failing to register as a foreign agent, a crime he also committed and through which he became rich but which also, inconveniently, implicates his father. Prosecutors did not even charge Hunter for crimes related to his penchant for crack and hookers at home and abroad — crimes that do not directly implicate his father but which nevertheless paint an ugly portrait of the Biden clan.
Instead, Hunter has been charged with lying on some paperwork while purchasing a firearm. That is, he is charged with making too expansive a use of his Second Amendment rights, cherished by Americans since long before the nation’s founding and defended especially by Joe Biden’s most trenchant critics. Hunter faces jail time for his least significant crime, which also happens to be the transgression least damaging to his father and most likely to elicit sympathy. The indictment, though less masterful a political maneuver than the Justice Department’s previous attempt to let him off with a sweetheart plea deal, impresses nevertheless.
Victor Marchetti, a former special assistant to the deputy director of the CIA, described the tactic succinctly. “A limited hangout,’” he wrote, “is spy jargon for a favorite and frequently used gimmick of the clandestine professionals: when their veil of secrecy is shredded and they can no longer rely on a phony cover story to misinform the public, they resort to admitting — sometimes even volunteering — some of the truth while still managing to withhold the key and damaging facts in the case.”
In the case of the Bidens, a veil of secrecy no longer obscures their corruption. First, Joe denied knowledge of Hunter’s business deals. Then, Hunter admitted to discussing the deals with his father. Next, Joe Biden denied active involvement in the graft. Then, handwritten notes and phone logs revealed Joe’s participation in dozens of Hunter’s crooked meetings. So Joe spun his participation as perfunctory pleasantries to appease his son. Then, investigators discovered several pseudonyms, present in thousands of emails, by which Biden as Vice President of the United States got into the nitty gritty of the deals. Now Hunter has been indicted for lying to a gun store clerk.
What Happened to the Tax Charges?
But what ever happened to the tax charges? The Department of Justice seemed willing to pursue them just as long as a federal judge let Hunter off the hook without the still-hidden details of his business dealings ever seeing the light of day. When U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika rejected that proposal in July, the DOJ decided to drop the charges altogether. Did the prosecutors suddenly conclude that Hunter had not in fact committed the crime? Or was the prosecution a farce from the start?
The gun charges carry with them the prospect of 25 years in federal prison. But does anyone believe that Joe Biden would permit his only surviving son to languish in jail even if prosecutors managed to convict him? Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell seems downright serene, predicting, “The case will be dismissed before trial.” In the meantime, Lowell has reportedly informed the judge that Hunter will plead not guilty.
When the Hunter Biden laptop story first broke just under four years ago, the government leapt into action — to pressure social media platforms to suppress the story. Four years later, the tactics have changed, but the goal remains the same: protect Joe Biden.
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How does the indictment of Hunter Biden for a relatively minor offense serve as a political maneuver to protect Joe Biden from direct implication?
Imes. The evidence is mounting, and the Bidens can no longer rely on a cover story.
But rather than face the full extent of their crimes, the Bidens have opted for a limited hangout. They strategically choose to admit to some wrongdoing while withholding the most damaging facts. By indicting Hunter for a relatively minor offense, the focus shifts away from the more egregious crimes he and his father are alleged to have committed.
This tactic is not new. As Victor Marchetti, a former CIA assistant, explained, a limited hangout is a common ploy used by those in power when their secrets are exposed. They give a partial truth, hoping it will satisfy the public and divert attention from the real scandal.
In the case of Hunter Biden, the limited hangout aims to deflect attention away from the potential tax fraud, failure to register as a foreign agent, and involvement in illicit activities. These crimes could implicate Joe Biden, the President of the United States, and tarnish his reputation.
Instead, Hunter is charged with lying on paperwork while purchasing a firearm. While this is a crime, it pales in comparison to the other offenses he is alleged to have committed. By focusing on this lesser transgression, Hunter’s legal troubles become a sympathetic story of a troubled individual struggling with addiction and personal issues.
The indictment serves as a masterful political maneuver. It appeases those who demand accountability for Hunter’s actions while shielding Joe Biden from direct implication. The public is left with the perception that justice is being served, even if it is only a fraction of the truth.
However, the limited hangout can only work for so long. The mounting evidence against the Bidens cannot be ignored indefinitely. The truth will eventually come to light, and the public deserves to know the extent of their misconduct.
As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial to remain vigilant and demand transparency. The limited hangout may deceive some, but it should not deter the pursuit of justice. The American people deserve the full truth, free from political manipulation and strategic maneuvers.
In the end, the limited hangout surrounding Hunter Biden’s indictment is a reminder that corruption runs deep, even at the highest levels of power. It is a call to hold our leaders accountable and to demand integrity and transparency in our government. Only then can true justice be served.
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