Hunter Biden Shifts Legal Strategy from Quiet Cooperation to Forceful Counterattacks
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Hunter Biden is now aggressively fighting back against criminal charges, congressional probes, and civil lawsuits after earlier advice to keep quiet and cooperate. His new combative strategy worries some Biden allies but is seen as overdue by others.
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The strategy shift came after the collapse of a plea deal in Hunter's federal criminal case. He's now indicted on gun charges and facing possible tax charges.
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Hunter is directly taking on adversaries in various lawsuits, even trying to subpoena Trump. Supporters see it as refusing to let allegations go unanswered.
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It's unknown how the legal fights could impact Joe Biden’s reelection bid. Some White House staff worry Hunter's moves bring more attention to the case.
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Hunter and his lawyers are operating independently in shaping his legal strategy. Some Hill Democrats are distancing themselves from defending Hunter even as attacks continue.