Fox News host Jesse Watters expressed jubilation over the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal on Wednesday, viewing it as a significant victory for Republicans and a potential shift in momentum.
The plea deal, which involved Hunter Biden pleading guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges in exchange for avoiding jail time on a separate illegal possession of a gun charge, was rejected by Judge Maryellen Noreika. Following the refusal, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to the charges pending against him.
Many Republicans celebrated the implosion of the deal, viewing it as a positive development for their side of the aisle. Legal experts also raised concerns about the plea deal, pointing out potential violations of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) internal policies.
The unfolding legal situation continues to draw attention and spark discussions, with the collapse of the plea deal adding new dynamics to the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden’s actions.
“I was happy when I heard it break. Americans are happy about it. We have not had a win when it came to justice in a very, very long time,” Watters told his co-hosts on “The Five” Wednesday night.
Watters argued the plea deal collapse was even more significant following the multiple indictments against former President Donald Trump, adding that “we’re finally starting to feel the momentum shift. And that’s a good thing.”
Watters further argued that a lot had changed since the plea deal was struck, namely testimony from IRS whistleblowers before Congress and the FD-1023 which referenced multiple recordings of Hunter Biden and Joe Biden connected with the bribery allegations.”The minute it was scrutinized one little bit, the whole thing collapses,” Watters said of the plea deal.
Noreika argued that she was not trying to demolish the plea deal for Hunter Biden, but “wanted to make sure that the parties were clear on whether Hunter Biden could be prosecuted for additional crimes in the future,”former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Barbara L. McQuade, stated, according to The New York Times.
