Jill Biden blasted as she flies to Delaware from France to attend Hunter Biden’s trial and returns to Europe at taxpayers’ expense

Air Force Two, often used by the First Ladies, incurs costs of tens of thousands of dollars per hour
PUBLISHED JUN 9, 2024
First Lady Jill Biden said she has to 'support' stepson Hunter Biden during his trial period (Getty Images)
First Lady Jill Biden said she has to 'support' stepson Hunter Biden during his trial period (Getty Images)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: First Lady Jill Biden traveled from France to Delaware on Friday, June 7, using public funds to be by stepson Hunter Biden's side during his trial.

On Thursday, June 6, the 73-year-old celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy with President Joe Biden before returning to the United States for Hunter's gun trial.

She flew back to France on Saturday, June 8, to accompany President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on their state visit.

Jill Biden marks her presence at Hunter Biden's trial

Hunter Biden stands accused in his federal trial of falsifying information regarding his drug addiction on a firearm application form and of illegal gun possession.

The First Lady was present at the trial each day of the week, with the exception of Thursday. In an interview from 2022, the First Lady referred to herself as Hunter's "mom" when discussing his legal issues.

"I mean, I have to support him and love him, and, you know, I’m constantly talking to him, sending him texts; ‘How you doing?’ Because it’s tough," she said, as per The New York Times.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to greet guest on the south lawn on July 04, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Bidens hosted a Fourth of July BBQ and concert with military families and other guests on the south lawn of the White House. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Jill Biden was with President Biden at Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024 (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

The modified Boeing 747s, known as Air Force One, cost approximately $177,843 per hour to operate. Air Force Two, often utilized by the First Ladies, incurs costs of tens of thousands of dollars per hour.

On Friday, prosecutors concluded their case alleging Hunter Biden lied on a federal form to purchase a gun in October 2018 by claiming he was not a drug user.

The defense may summon at least one additional witness when the trial recommences on Monday, June 10, followed by closing arguments.

Hunter Biden has entered a plea of not guilty, and the President is not anticipated to be present at his son's trial.

Internet reacts to Jill Biden's trip to attend Hunter Biden's trial

As soon as the news of Jill Biden flying from France to Delaware for one day went viral on social media, social media users posted their views on various platfroms.

A user slammed saying, "The Biden family are traitors."



 

Another user added, "She flies back and forth to france like a day to day subway ride what about the carbon footprint she does not care because she is privilaged and a biden crime family member that does not have to answer to any one."



 

The third commenator wrote, "And the taxpayers cannot buy groceries, meds, pay rent or mortgage. Ludicrous."



 

"Tired of paying for elites travel with absolutely no thank you," a person said.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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