While the situation may be embarrassing for the White House, it is important to note that these charges do not align with the conspiracy theories put forth by some members of the GOP. The legal consequences for Hunter Biden are expected to be limited in scope.

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges and enter into a “diversion agreement” over a firearms charge. The charges are not expected to result in jail time for Hunter Biden and fall short of the crimes that Republicans have accused him of. The tax charges relate to his failure to pay federal income tax in 2017 and 2018, which he has since paid. The firearms charge stems from his admission of lying about his drug use on a gun purchase form.

The plea deal is both a relief and a complication for President Biden, as it involves his son pleading guilty to a crime while the president is seeking reelection. However, the charges are relatively minor compared to what Republicans had hoped for, and it reinforces President Biden’s argument that nobody is above the law and that the Justice Department operates independently.

Republicans have criticized the plea deal and vowed to continue their investigation into Hunter and President Biden, alleging corruption and bribery. However, they have not presented evidence to support their claims. The Department of Justice’s charges against Hunter Biden do not imply that the investigation is closed or that additional charges won’t be filed in the future.

Hunter Biden’s attorney indicated that his client had resolved the five-year investigation and would take responsibility for his actions. President Biden and the White House have refrained from commenting specifically on the case, reiterating their support for Hunter and stating that they love him.