"Political Influence Exposed in Hunter Biden-Justice Discussions"

Negotiations on a plea deal for Hunter Biden fell apart as his lawyers argued with the Justice Department, revealing that President Biden could potentially be a fact witness for the defense in any criminal trial. The leaked documents and emails highlight how political considerations were raised during the legal negotiations, with Biden's team claiming that pressure from Republicans in Congress influenced prosecutors' decisions. The lawyers argued that bringing tax charges against Hunter Biden would appear to be a result of Trump's pressure campaign, potentially damaging the reputation of the Justice Department. The plea deal ultimately crumbled, and a special counsel was appointed in the case.