Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has criticized the media for not covering allegations of sex trafficking against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Johnson made the comments during an interview on the conservative talk radio show “The Charlie Kirk Show” on May 17, 2023.
Johnson claimed that the media’s silence on the issue was due to their “corrupt” nature, saying that they were protecting the Biden family. “There’s clear evidence that Hunter Biden was involved in sex trafficking, and yet the media won’t touch it,” he said. “It just goes to show you how corrupt they are.”
The allegations against Hunter Biden first emerged in a book by conservative author Peter Schweizer, titled “The Bidens: Inside the First Family’s Fifty-Year Rise to Power,” which was published in March 2023. The book alleges that Hunter Biden was involved in a sex trafficking ring in Eastern Europe and that he was under investigation by the FBI.
However, the claims have been largely dismissed by mainstream media outlets, with many experts and journalists pointing to the lack of concrete evidence to support the allegations.
Johnson’s comments have been met with criticism from Democrats and some media outlets, who argue that he is spreading baseless conspiracy theories. Johnson has been known for making controversial statements in the past, including questioning the severity of the January 6th Capitol riot and spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
The controversy over Hunter Biden’s alleged involvement in sex trafficking is just one example of the ongoing tensions between the media and conservative politicians. Many Republicans have accused mainstream media outlets of bias and censorship, while some media organizations have criticized conservative politicians for spreading false information and promoting conspiracy theories.
As the political climate in the United States continues to be polarized, it is likely that the media will continue to be a source of controversy and conflict. While some may see Johnson’s comments as an attempt to shed light on an alleged scandal, others may view them as part of a larger effort to discredit the Biden administration and its allies.