Scripps News has heard from thousands of viewers since launching the toll-free hotline in the spring.
Over the week of August 20 to August 26, many viewers responded to our exclusive news coverage of former President Donald Trump being booked and arrested in Fulton County, Georgia.
This incident was a first in the country – a former president was convicted, now for the fourth time, and arrested, accused of plotting to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. This is a major story, and we spent most of the day watching the details emerge.
However, many viewers wanted to hear more about the legal troubles of Hunter Biden, the current president’s son.
“I was wondering why we don’t hear more reports on Hunter Biden and all we hear are reports on Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump,” said Glenn, of Wisconsin.
Mike from Minnesota had a similar perspective on our coverage.
He said, “Tell us something about Joe Biden and his son and the scams they are running. Be equally careful about Biden.”
One thing is clear: In a country as politically polarized as ours, it’s more important than ever for us to cut straight, involve you in our process, and stick to the facts.
So, here are the facts: We continue to report on the legal troubles facing Hunter Biden.
Our political team has filed multiple reports on the special counsel investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Prima facie, there are some similarities between the two cases. Both men, Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, are the subject of criminal investigations, and both sides allege that these investigations are politically motivated, but the similarities end there – at least so far.
Trump faces four impeachments, including a highly detailed 98-page indictment in Georgia.
Hunter Biden investigators, who also include Republicans in Congress, have not yet produced evidence proving that President Biden directly benefited from his son’s business deals.
If that evidence indeed emerges, Scripps News will provide all relevant material.
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