Major network ABC’s Good Morning America let Thursday slide by without even a whisper about the first Hunter Biden trial. This day held crucial testimony from lead prosecution witnesses, including Hunter’s one-time sweetheart, Beau Biden’s widow Hallie Biden. Meanwhile, the likes of CBS Mornings and NBC’s Today demonstrated some professional integrity, offering full coverage of the day’s proceedings, with NBC crisply reporting that Biden’s only ticket out of a guilty verdict is a sympathetic juror.
Now let me be frank, the disparity in coverage between the Trump trial and Biden’s trial is glaring. It’s at a stunning 49 minutes and 14 seconds versus the 74 minutes and 31 seconds dedicated to Trump by this point in his trial on the network morning and evening shows since Monday. This is a glaring example of mainstream media’s bias, as recently seen in most major news outlets.
CBS reporter Scott MacFarlane summarised Wednesday’s proceedings tinged with a note of sympathy, recounting the prosecution’s efforts to nail down evidence of Hunter Biden’s illegal gun purchase and possession during his drug-fueled binge in late 2018, and his alleged lies on the application form. The ball was kept rolling with testimonies from Hunter’s ex-wife, Kathleen Buhle, his former girlfriend, Zoe Kestan, and the gun shop owner who sold the gun to Biden, painting a troubling picture of the First Son’s drug addiction and temperament.
NBC’s Today probed a little more in-depth, giving viewers a glimpse into Hunter Biden’s predilection for drugs and his tumultuous relationships. Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles was on the beat, documenting significant testimonies, including that from Hunter’s ex-flame from a New York strip club, Zoe Kestan, his ex-spouse voiced her disturbing discoveries of a crack pipe on their porch and drug paraphernalia in his car. The defense’s strategy to plant seeds of uncertainty was subsequently highlighted.
Nevertheless, the NBC coverage did bring fresh insights on the table. It unveiled that Hunter’s defense team planned to call in Naomi Biden, Hunter’s own daughter, to present contrasting interpretations of the events – a fact which was left untouched in other reports.
The defense team’s strategy remains focused on arguing that at the time of the alleged criminal activity, Hunter wasn’t an addict despite the damning evidence of rampant drug use before and after the specific period. But let’s face it, the prosecution holds the upper hand here. The defense’s only lifeline is a sympathetic jury member, as confirmed by senior legal analyst Laura Jarrett.
The potential consequences of this case are far from benign. Hunter Biden is looking at a possible lengthy term behind bars, no minor infraction indeed.
In sum, the stark contrast in media coverage and the gravity of the charges leveled against Hunter Biden underscore once again the importance of balanced reporting and a fair justice system. The judgment of this court will reflect not only on Hunter but potentially have far-reaching repercussions on the integrity of our media and legal institutions. The saga continues – stay tuned.
