Following Hunter Biden's presence at a recent State dinner, discussions arose regarding the appropriateness of his attendance. Biden had recently agreed to plead guilty to two federal tax misdemeanors and entered a pretrial diversion agreement concerning a felony firearm charge. "The View" co-host Sara Haines suggested that while she understood a parent's desire to include their child, Hunter Biden should have declined the invitation, stating, "Sit this one out."
Haines expressed that Biden's attendance could be perceived negatively, especially given his father's prominent position and ongoing campaign. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin concurred, noting the potentially damaging optics for President Biden. Griffin highlighted public distrust in institutions and suggested that Biden's presence at the dinner could be interpreted as elitist.
Conversely, other co-hosts defended Hunter Biden's presence. Ana Navarro emphasized the importance of familial support, portraying President Biden as a loving father who stands by his son. She argued that the large number of attendees at the dinner minimized the significance of Hunter Biden's presence.
Whoopi Goldberg offered another perspective, suggesting that President Biden might have insisted on his son's attendance to demonstrate support despite his recent legal troubles. Goldberg posited that this was a way for the president to convey a message of familial unity. Senator Amy Klobuchar echoed this sentiment, defending both the president and his son's attendance.
Previously, "The View" hosts had lauded Hunter Biden's plea agreement as evidence that no one is above the law, according to Sunny Hostin.
