President Joe Biden will depart from Washington, D.C., early Tuesday afternoon and travel to Wilmington, Delaware, where his son was convicted on felony gun charges.
White House officials announced the schedule change — the president was previously expected to return to the White House — just before he delivered remarks at an event on gun safety. First lady Jill Biden was already in Wilmington to attend Hunter Biden‘s trial.
Hunter Biden faces nearly 30 years in prison but, as a first-time offender, is expected to serve a reduced sentence.
Following the verdict, Joe Biden released a statement in which he said he remained proud of his son and would “accept the outcome” of the trial.
“As I said last week, I am the president, but I am also a dad,” the president’s full statement on his son’s verdict reads. “Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he…
