Business Tycoon Elon Musk has weighed in on First Son Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict. Musk agreed with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) that Hunter shouldn’t be jailed for lying about his drug use on a federal form required for purchasing a gun.
Hunter has a history of drug abuse and was found guilty of making false statements and possessing a gun while being addicted to drugs. Musk believes he should be held accountable for other actions, such as taking bribes.
“I agree,” Musk wrote. “He (and others) should be in jail for impugning the integrity of the United States by taking bribes for political favors, but not for this pseudo-crime.”
I agree. He (and others) should be in jail for impugning the integrity of the United States by taking bribes for political favors, but not for this pseudo-crime.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2024
Hunter’s trial, which started on June 3, lasted six days-and-a-half. His defense team acknowledged his substance abuse history but claimed he didn’t consider himself an active drug addict at the time of the gun purchase.
However, prosecutors presented evidence that the president’s son’s addiction to drugs occurred before, during and after the gun purchase. Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 for each count. Federal sentencing guidelines suggest he will likely face between 15 and 21 months in prison as a first-time offender.
Hunter’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that his defense team will continue to pursue legal challenges and defend Hunter.
“We are naturally disappointed by today’s verdict.,” Lowell said in a statement following the verdict. “We respect the jury process, and as we have done throughout this case, we will continue to pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter vigorously.”
Despite the guilty verdict, Hunter expressed gratitude for the love and support he received during the trial.
“I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced last week from Melissa, my family, my friends and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome,” Hunter said in a statement following the verdict. “Recovery is possible by the grace of God, and I am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time.”