Hunter Biden faces ongoing legal battles over his infamous laptop. The son of former President Joe Biden has requested to drop a lawsuit against a former Donald Trump aide.
His reasoning? Financial hardship and displacement from California wildfires.
Court documents tell a different story.
According to new allegations, Hunter Biden may actually be planning a three-month vacation to South Africa. This revelation comes as he attempts to avoid a scheduled deposition in his lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler, a former Trump White House aide.
Let that sink in for a moment. Claiming poverty while allegedly planning international travel? It’s the kind of double standard we’ve come to expect from the left..
The lawsuit centers around claims that Ziegler illegally accessed and distributed contents from Hunter’s notorious laptop. Now, however, Ziegler’s legal team is fighting back against Hunter’s request to drop the case.
‘Financial Hardship’ Claims Don’t Add Up
Hunter claimed in court filings that he cannot continue the lawsuit because he’s broke. He cited two main reasons: his artwork no longer sells well since his father left office, and the California wildfires forced him from his Malibu mansion.
Ziegler’s team isn’t buying it. And honestly, why should any of us?
They allege Hunter’s situation isn’t nearly as dire as portrayed. The New York Post exclusively revealed that Hunter’s Malibu property appeared untouched by the devastating Palisades Fire. Photos showed surrounding homes destroyed while Hunter’s remained intact. Yet he claimed his home was “unlivable.”
Isn’t it interesting how the facts never seem to align with the Biden family narratives? Go figure.
Ziegler’s attorneys noted in their filing: “Mr. Biden did not expressly claim to have lost his home or belongings.”
They acknowledged the fires were devastating for many but argued it “does not serve as an excuse to avoid litigation responsibilities.”
The Art of Excuses
Hunter’s art career features prominently in his excuses. He claimed that no one is buying his artwork now that his father is no longer president.
This conveniently overlooks the controversy surrounding his art sales during his father’s presidency. Ethics experts questioned how paintings by a presidential son with no formal artistic background could command prices up to $500,000. Remember when we were told to trust the process?
Meanwhile, Ziegler has accumulated nearly $200,000 in legal fees fighting this case. His team argues the lawsuit should continue so he can pursue recovery of these costs.
Hunter’s legal team fired back, accusing Ziegler’s attorneys of filing “emotionally charged” court papers and “gaslighting.” They claimed Ziegler is “attempting to downplay the impact” of the wildfires.
Pattern of Avoidance
The timing raises questions. Ziegler’s team believes Hunter’s planned three-month trip to South Africa—his wife Melissa Cohen’s home country—explains why he’s “attempting to avoid his deposition.”
They also suggested this trip might be why Hunter’s representatives have “ignored” settlement or mediation proposals.
Would you or I be able to skip court appearances by claiming financial hardship while planning extended international travel? Not a chance. Ordinary Americans face consequences for avoiding legal obligations.
Ziegler published nearly 10,000 photos from Hunter’s laptop on his non-profit website in the years since the New York Post first exposed its contents in 2020.
With President Trump back in office, it seems Hunter’s strategy is to avoid scrutiny rather than face it head-on. What happened to accountability?
The American legal system depends on equal application of rules regardless of family name or connections. When the well-connected appear to play by different rules, it undermines public trust in our institutions. Isn’t it time we demanded the same standards for everyone?
Sources: The New York Post
