Report: Biden Campaign Manager Avoids MSNBC Interview Due to Questions About Hunter

President Biden's Re-election Campaign Cancels Interview with MSNBC

President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has canceled an interview with MSNBC after the Department of Justice appointed a special counsel to investigate his son Hunter. The campaign manager, Julie Chávez, backed out of the scheduled appearance on Friday.

Venezuelan President Maduro Cancels Interview Amidst Questions about Special Counsel Appointment

According to sources, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro canceled an interview to avoid questions about Delaware's U.S. Attorney David Weiss being promoted to special counsel status. This comes as Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, faces the possibility of going to trial after a plea deal on tax evasion charges fell through. Hunter Biden's lawyers argue that a pretrial diversion agreement on a felony firearm offense is still in effect, which would result in the case being dropped if certain conditions are met.

White House Refuses to Comment on Hunter Biden's Legal Issues

The president previously defended his son, Hunter Biden, saying he had done nothing wrong. However, as the criminal inquiry and GOP probe into the Biden family's finances intensified, the White House has chosen not to comment on the "personal matter" involving Hunter Biden.

White House Press Secretary Defends Department of Justice's Handling of Investigation

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has defended the Department of Justice's handling of the special counsel's investigation and denied any evidence of wrongdoing by the president regarding his son's business dealings. She emphasized the importance of the investigation being conducted independently.

President Biden's Spokesperson Addresses Hunter Biden's Personal Struggles

President Biden's spokesperson commented on the President's love and pride for his son, who has overcome addiction and is working on rebuilding his life. However, no further details were provided. Reporters also observed that President Biden maintained his distance upon his return to the White House after spending the weekend at the beach in Delaware.