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Biden Tells Colbert He Has 'Great Confidence' In His Son Amid Investigation

The president-elect defended Hunter Biden, whose tax affairs are under federal investigation. He appeared with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, who also touched on a controversial op-ed critical of her.
Joe Biden speaks about economic recovery during a campaign event at Colonial Early Education Program at the Colwyck Center, in July. In an interview with Stephen Colbert, the president-elect defended his son, Hunter, whose tax affairs are under investigation.

President-elect Joe Biden told Stephen Colbert he is "not concerned" about the investigation by federal prosecutors into his son Hunter Biden's tax affairs.

Biden told Colbert when questioned that he thinks the investigation is "foul play" being that aired Thursday night.

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