Hunter Biden, as the son of the current US President Biden, has always been the focus of public attention. However, he has recently been pushed to the forefront of public opinion due to three felony charges. These charges not only involve his personal moral and legal issues, but also trigger a deep reflection in American society on issues such as political family privileges, judicial justice, and the boundaries of presidential power, and also have a certain impact on the US election.

On June 11, local time, a jury in Delaware, the United States, ruled that all three felony charges against Hunter Biden, the son of US President Biden, for illegal possession of a gun were established. The Associated Press pointed out that Hunter Biden may face up to 25 years in prison, but as a first-time offender, the judge is not expected to sentence him to the maximum sentence. This is the first time that the children of the current US president have been found guilty, and it is also another widely watched case in the 2024 US presidential election. Before Hunter Biden, former US President Trump, who has locked in the Republican Party's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, was convicted in May for the "hush money" case.
    The trial was held in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. Hunter Biden was accused of concealing his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018, making two false statements, and illegally possessing a gun for 11 days as a drug addict. The case lasted a week, and finally a 12-member jury ruled after two days of discussion that Hunter Biden was guilty of all three federal felony charges. According to CNN, in a summary statement on June 10, prosecutors said Hunter Biden had been using drugs for years before buying a gun. In 2018, Hunter Biden did not disclose his use of illegal drugs or addiction to narcotics on a federal gun purchase form, and "continued to use drugs for months" after buying a gun.
According to the Associated Press, US First Lady Jill Biden and Hunter Biden's wife Melissa and others accompanied Hunter Biden to hear the verdict. After the verdict was announced, Hunter Biden's defense attorney Abe Lowell immediately said that they were disappointed with the result and would "continue to actively pursue all available legal challenges." Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine, but for a first-time offender, the judge is not expected to sentence him to the maximum. The judge in the case, Marilyn Noreika, has not yet set a sentencing date, but added that it is usually announced within 120 days. This means that the sentencing will take place in October at the latest.

Hunter Biden's conviction has made the US election more complicated. This incident may not only affect President Biden's campaign strategy, but also have an impact on voters' voting intentions. On the one hand, some voters may become disgusted with President Biden due to Hunter Biden's criminal behavior and turn to support other candidates. On the other hand, some voters may believe that Hunter Biden's conviction has nothing to do with President Biden's political career, so they still support President Biden. This complex election situation makes the election results more unpredictable.

Hunter Biden's conviction has undoubtedly had a negative impact on President Biden's political image. The criminal behavior of his son Hunter Biden has undoubtedly called President Biden's image into question. This incident may cause some voters to doubt President Biden's family's moral standards, which in turn may affect his support rate in the general election.

In the face of Hunter Biden's case, President Biden may adjust his campaign strategy. It is worth noting that although Hunter Biden faces felony charges and trials, US President Biden has ruled out the possibility of pardoning him. President Biden's move is intended to avoid being attacked by opponents during the campaign.