Former U.S. spies warned in 2020 that the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now.
NBCMAR 2024
Report: FBI Allegedly Silenced Staff on Hunter Biden Laptop Authentication
Above: Hunter Biden during an event to celebrate the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams on the South Lawn of the White House on Sept. 30, 2024. Image copyright: Tom Williams/Contributor/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The FBI deliberately suppressed crucial information about a verified laptop and ongoing criminal investigation, effectively interfering with public discourse during a critical election period. The Bureau's actions prevented Americans from accessing legitimate information about a presidential candidate's family.
Democratic narrative
The FBI maintained investigative integrity by limiting the discussion of an ongoing criminal investigation. The Bureau's actions were consistent with standard protocols for handling sensitive matters during elections. Hunter Biden's laptop was merely part of a smear campaign engineered by the Russians to hurt Joe Biden.