Crimes and Misdemeanours: Donald Trump and Hunter Biden

<p>We learned this week that United States president Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will accept a plea deal on federal tax crimes.</p><p>With the 2024 presidential race already underway, Republicans are calling the deal evidence of nepotism and corruption – none more loudly than Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.</p><p>Trump, of course, is facing a much more lengthy federal indictment, with 37 charges against him. That could mean a prison sentence running several decades if he’s found guilty at his upcoming trial.</p><p>Today, the editor of <em>Australian Foreign Affairs</em>,<em> </em>Jonathan Pearlman, on how the contest for the US presidency is suddenly about who has committed what crimes.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Editor of <em>Australian Foreign Affairs</em>, Jonathan Pearlman</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>