Hunter Biden’s notorious “Laptop From Hell” has suddenly and undisputedly emerged on the national stage. After months of media dismissal and claims of Russian disinformation, this infamous piece of hardware is now playing a leading role in Hunter’s federal gun trial that kicked off this week.
Let’s recap: Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, stands accused of fibbing about his drug use on a government background check to purchase a gun. The laptop allegedly contains evidence supporting these charges, leading to its jaw-dropping debut in court. This news didn’t exactly crash-land on our television screens. Instead, major newscasts, with the exception of CBS, mentioned the laptop in passing, but failed to dig deeper into its significance.
Evidence doesn’t just waltz into a courtroom; it must pass a rigorous authentication process. This was the case with Hunter’s laptop. It was scrutinized by the computer-savy Jensen, a judicial officer, in court and passed its authentication test with flying colors. Witnesses testify that it was the same laptop recovered from The Mac Shop.
Surprisingly, mainstream media ignored the testimonies by IRS whistleblowers that confirmed the FBI had authenticated the laptop two years ago, in 2019. It’s as if the voices of these brave individuals have been silenced by an invisible hand. But of course, one could argue that such selective reportage seems to be an unfortunate signature style of the mainstream media.
CBS didn’t even mention the laptop; an astonishing omission given its relevancy and importance in the trial. Are they still bought into the propagated belief of 51 former intelligence officers who denied its authenticity, or are they intending to play the oblivious card?
Playing ostrich won’t change the facts, and certainly won’t suppress the truth. Hunter Biden’s laptop isn’t a figment of Russian Disinformation, nor a make-believe creation. The act of suppressing this story was an egregious example of election interference.
Transcripts from ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, and NBC Nightly News bear stark witness to the twisted narrative. Each has its own take on the trial, dolling out snippets of information that carefully avoid diving into the significance of the laptop evidence. They are quick to report on Hunter’s addiction struggle but are mute on his potential deceit and alleged gun law violation.
As Hunter Biden’s gun trial unfolds, the true significance and the validity of the “Laptop From Hell” awaits to be fully uncovered. It’s glaringly evident that its existence can no longer be disputed or dismissed. The truth is a dogged pursuer; it’s only a matter of time before it bares its teeth. No matter where one stands politically, we should all demand truth and transparency; after all, it’s the essence of democracy. And let’s hope for a press that values truth over agenda.
