For the last week or so, I’ve been at the courtroom in Wilmington, sometimes sitting just a few rows behind Hunter Biden.
For most of the trial, Biden has been stoic, even as deeply personal evidence and details of his struggles with drug addiction are shown in court. He has been taking copious notes and occasionally conferring with his legal team.
The row behind him has been reserved for family members, which yesterday included First Lady Jill Biden, his sister Ashley Biden and his uncle and aunt James Biden and Valerie Biden, the president’s siblings.
His wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, has been a constant fixture. On most days, he has entered the courtroom holding her hand, and during pauses occasionally glances at her and gets up to embrace her.
At times, some members of the Biden family and their well-wishers in court appear to be uncomfortable with what they’re hearing.
Several visibly bristled at a prosecution’s mention of “four years of active addiction”, shaking their heads angrily.
