A new book has revealed that Joe Biden’s White House Counsel, Ed Siskel, considered Hunter Biden’s presence on a call regarding the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling for former presidents as ‘inappropriate.’ The book, ‘2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America,’ suggests that the former president’s son unexpectedly joined a call where Biden’s team was discussing how to respond to the landmark Supreme Court decision. During the call, which included senior advisors like White House Counsel Siskel and communications director Ben LaBolt, the staff was debating whether Biden should deliver an on-camera statement. Hunter Biden’s sudden appearance caused confusion, with Siskel expressing concern about the appropriate setting for such a message.
According to the book, Hunter Biden defended his father’s decision, asserting that the Supreme Court’s ruling was one of the most consequential. After some deliberation, the team settled on using the Cross Hall for the address, a decision that was ultimately made without public scrutiny. The book also highlights the broader context of the 2024 election, where Biden’s team reportedly dismissed age-related concerns while Trump’s legal battles over immunity became a focal point. The Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling in Trump v. United States, which granted former presidents significant protection from prosecution for official acts, was a major topic of discussion. The book’s release adds to a growing body of literature scrutinizing Biden’s presidency and the political dynamics surrounding the 2024 election cycle.