Hunter Biden is under renewed scrutiny after federal prosecutors filed new charges against him, just months after his father, President Joe Biden, pardoned him in a high-profile gun case. The latest allegations involve tax evasion and illegal foreign lobbying, with investigators claiming he concealed millions in income from overseas business dealings. Critics argue the case highlights a pattern of preferential treatment, while the White House maintains that the Justice Department is acting independently. The timing of the indictment has sparked fresh political turmoil as the 2024 election cycle heats up.

Legal experts suggest the tax and lobbying charges could be more difficult to dismiss than the earlier gun case, potentially carrying substantial penalties if convicted. The case also raises questions about whether Hunter Biden received favorable treatment in past investigations, given the presidential pardon and reports of a previously stalled plea deal. With the Justice Department now pursuing charges aggressively, some speculate that prosecutors are seeking to counter accusations of political bias ahead of the election.