Day three of Hunter Biden's federal gun trial saw witness testimony underway, with prosecutors using Biden's own words against him. Portions of an audiobook of his 2021 memoir were played, where Biden mentioned possessing a 'superpower' to find a crack in any town. Prosecutors emphasized that this is not a drug case, highlighting that lying and buying a gun are choices distinct from addiction.
The defense focused on Biden's struggles with addiction, arguing that evidence does not indicate drug use at the time of gun purchase. Hunter Biden's ex-wife, Kathleen Beale, is expected to testify following the FBI agent's cross-examination, who presented evidence including a laptop, pictures, videos, text messages, and drug paraphernalia to establish Biden's awareness of his addiction issues.
The prosecution aims to demonstrate that Biden, with a history of rehab visits, should have known he was ineligible to buy the gun in question. The defense challenges the lack of direct evidence linking drug use to the gun purchase day, pointing out that most evidence pertains to periods before and after the transaction.
As the defense attorney asserts the prosecution's failure to prove their case, the upcoming testimony of Kathleen Beale is anticipated to shed light on the drug-related aspects of the trial. The defense strategy revolves around undermining the prosecution's narrative by highlighting the absence of concrete evidence linking drug use to the gun acquisition.
