How Fox News and MAGA Republicans reacted to Hunter Biden’s conviction

They said Hunter’s conviction was an “operation” in a Democratic plot. [Courier]( Friend, On Tuesday, Hunter Biden was convicted on three charges for illegally owning a gun while being addicted to drugs. In a moving statement following the verdict, President Biden expressed his love for his son and said he would not pardon him for his crimes. This verdict comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions. In the days following Trump’s verdict, right-wing media like Fox News and Republican political leaders went to war, smearing the justice system as “corrupt” and “rigged” against Trump. Now, from Fox News to influencers like Charlie Kirk, a pervasive conspiracy theory is emerging: Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict isn't proof of the justice system working, but another “operation” in the Democratic plot to take down Donald Trump and protect Joe Biden. [We’ll tell you about the latest, dangerous attempt by the far right to destroy public trust in the justice system in a moment, but before we do, can you chip in $20 to so our award-winning journalists can fight back against right-wing lies and conspiracies?]( Here are just a few examples of what we mean: - Charlie Kirk from Turning Point USA tweeted: “This is a fake trial trying to make the justice system appear balanced. Don't fall for it.” - Greg Gutfeld, Fox News co-host of The Five, said, “Hunter is going to jail so Joe doesn’t have to.” - Fox News prime-time host Jesse Watters claimed, “The CIA and FBI and the Treasury Department are all in on the cover-up.” - Texas Congressman Lance Gooden called the conviction “smoke and mirrors” orchestrated by “the Biden DOJ.” Here’s the thing, friend. We already know the right wing is willing to say anything to protect and enable Donald Trump. They’ve shown over and over again that they will tell any lie, no matter how dangerous, to make it look like Trump is under attack from some vast Democratic conspiracy. But their lies have an impact that goes far deeper than just the outcome of a single election. Their conspiracy sows deep distrust and anger in everything from our democratic political system to the rule of law itself. The consequences of these lies are dire – they erode the Constitution and lead directly to the type of political violence we saw on January 6th. That’s why trustworthy, courageous American journalism has never been more important. At COURIER, we work around the clock in 11 battleground states to counter dangerous misinformation and protect our democracy. We post our news on social media feeds and in email inboxes, the places where people are most likely to read right-wing conspiracy theories. Our research shows that when people access reliable, trustworthy journalism, they become better voters, inoculated from the toxic influence of far-right lies and conspiracy theories. [We can stop right-wing misinformation from destroying our country, but we can’t do it without your help. We don’t do paywalls or subscription fees, so we rely on small-dollar donor support to fuel our critical mission. Can you chip in $20 now to help us out?]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, The COURIER team --------------------------------------------------------------- Email us: info@couriernewsroom.com [Become a member!]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL}. Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: [Receive Fewer Emails]( [Update Your Information]( [unsubscribe]( To give by check: Courier Newsroom Box 509 New York, NY 10032