Former Senator Claire McCaskill, now an MSNBC analyst, recently contended that Republican efforts to investigate President Biden are rooted in the president's unwavering support for his son, Hunter, amid the latter's struggles with addiction. During an appearance on "All In with Jen Psaki," McCaskill argued that Republicans are attempting to "indict a father for loving his son" despite a lack of evidence implicating the president in any wrongdoing.

McCaskill's comments followed Hunter Biden's "not guilty" plea to two misdemeanor tax charges after a proposed plea agreement was rejected. The Department of Justice has also confirmed an ongoing investigation into a potential violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). This development precedes upcoming testimony from Devon Archer, a former Hunter Biden business associate, who is expected to allege that President Biden interacted directly with his son's foreign business partners.

McCaskill criticized what she termed "selective amnesia" among Republicans, drawing a parallel to the DOJ's handling of Hillary Clinton's emails shortly before the 2016 election. She suggested that this incident played a significant role in Donald Trump's victory.

Several media outlets have echoed the sentiment that the focus on Hunter Biden's legal troubles overshadows President Biden's paternal support. In June, "The View" co-host Ana Navarro characterized the situation as "a story of a father’s love." Earlier, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote that the investigations into Hunter Biden reveal nothing about the president except his steadfast support for his son's recovery.