Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden seems to be getting a pass from major media outlets on his son Hunter Biden’s business ties to China and Ukraine.
The New York Times has downplayed and attempted to explain away Hunter’s problematic dealings as a politically motivated conversation pushed by President Trump and his allies, while other outlets, including The Washington Post, have essentially ignored the story. Details about Hunter’s business dealings suggest his father leveraged his influence as vice president to their personal advantage in both China and Ukraine. They’re newly relevant as Joe’s presidential campaign gets underway. (RELATED: Three Questions Joe Biden Can’t Answer About His Draconian ‘Top Priority’)