Hunter Biden is hopeful for jury nullification as protesters take aim at arts and more: Commentary
Legal beat: Hunter Hoping for Jury Nullification?
Jonathan Turley argues in The Hill that Hunter Biden’s defense team may be considering “jury nullification” as a possible strategy in his gun trial.
The main issue in the case is whether Biden falsely claimed he was not a drug user when purchasing a gun in 2018, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Given the political and social dynamics in Delaware, where the trial is taking place, there is concern that the jury, being in “Biden country,” may be influenced by strong supporters of his father, potentially resulting in a hung jury.
This situation presents all the characteristics of a nullification defense for Biden.
Antisemitism: Protesters Target the Arts
Seth Mandel of Commentary warns about the impact of anti-Israel activism on cultural events, such as the Hay Literary Festival in the UK losing sponsorship due to pressure from activists.
Protesters are expanding their targets to all UK literary events, and there are reports of ethnic exclusion demands against Israelis, such as the case of artist Miriam Libicki being banned from a festival for serving in the IDF.
Conservative: Biden’s Indecision Bleeds Ukraine
Jim Geraghty of National Review criticizes President Biden’s indecisiveness in responding to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, suggesting that his delayed decisions have allowed Russia to act with impunity against Ukraine.
While Biden aims to fend off Russian invaders, he struggles to prioritize this goal over avoiding tensions with a hostile nuclear state, raising concerns about his decision-making capabilities as president.
COVID desk: Dems Fail on Fauci
Joe Nocera of The Free Press criticizes Democrats for their lack of challenge towards Anthony Fauci during a recent House hearing, where Fauci avoided accountability for his pandemic response decisions.
Despite admitting mistakes in certain policies, Fauci denies wrongdoing and dismisses alternative viewpoints, raising doubts about his credibility and accountability as a public health figure.
Election 2024: Voters Won’t Be Fooled Again
William McGurn of The Wall Street Journal reflects on the manipulation of truth in politics, highlighting instances like Joe Biden’s denial of Hunter’s laptop before the 2020 election and subsequent involvement of the laptop in Hunter’s gun trial.
There is a concern that truth is being overlooked for political gain, and voters may become more skeptical following past experiences with political scandals.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
