The White House hosted the first state dinner of the Biden Administration's on Thursday, where Hunter Biden was in attendance along with GOP leaders.
, who was in attendance, is under a federal investigation into his tax affairs. The investigation reached a critical stage in July, and federal prosecutors are considering charges against him in relation to foreign lobbying violations, tax crimes, false statements and more.Last month, House Republican announced plans to launch an investigation into Hunter’s dealings.
But that did not stop Republicans including House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from attending the dinner.In fact, according to the Daily Mail, McCarthy brushed off a question about any awkwardness attending the dinner with Hunter.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., and his mother Roberta McCarthy arrive for the State Dinner with President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
The list of those in attendance included Vogue editor Anna Wintour and celebrities Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Garner, and Ariana DeBose.of hosting foreign leaders and monarchs resumed on Thursday with the first state dinner, this time in honor of Macron.Chrissy Teigen, left, and John Legend arrive for the State Dinner with President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
White House dinners were put on hold during the pandemic, and with its reopening, many customs have returned.Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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