Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has been forced to secure a regular job as he’s faced with paying back millions of dollars in legal fees.
In a move that has raised eyebrows, Hunter Biden, the “artist” and former first son, has reportedly secured a day job as the director of development for BASTA Inc..
BASTA Inc. is a Los Angeles-based eviction defense organization.
The position comes as Hunter faces mounting legal expenses due to his ongoing legal battles.
BASTA Inc. was co-founded by attorney Bryan Sullivan, who previously represented Hunter in several defamation lawsuits.
The company focuses on defending renters facing eviction, particularly in the current climate of soaring housing costs.
Hunter, who has made headlines for everything from his “artwork” to his involvement in the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, spoke about the opportunity in an interview with Andrew Callaghan, noting the “enormous opportunity” to “be of service” during difficult times for many people in Los Angeles.
“There’s such an opportunity to be of service right now and not in … some kind of melodramatic, you know, way,” Hunter said.
“A lot of people that are getting the sh*t beat out of them out there right here in LA, and there’s an enormous opportunity for just normal people to do kind of heroic things, whether it’s protecting somebody that’s about to get kidnapped off a street.”
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While Hunter’s new job may signal a shift in focus, it also draws attention to his increasing legal woes.
According to reports, Hunter owes millions in legal fees for defending himself against federal tax and gun charges.
In 2024, it was revealed that Hunter had asked the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to help foot the bill for these legal costs.
His longtime financier, Kevin Morris, has already spent a substantial sum, reportedly around $5 million, in supporting Hunter’s defense.
However, according to insiders, Morris was “tapped out” by January 2024, with no further financial resources available to fund the ongoing legal battles.
Hunter’s legal troubles are far from over.
Ahead of his first trial in June 2024, there was growing concern over his ability to continue paying for his legal defense, with reports indicating that his financial backers were running out of resources to assist him.
“The reason Kevin got involved financially in the first place was that he could see that no one was going to help Hunter,” a source told Politico.
“Now, four and a half years later, there’s still no help—and now Kevin is completely tapped out.”
Hunter’s involvement with BASTA Inc. also highlights his political connections.
The organization, which Hunter described as the only group in Southern California representing undocumented immigrants in eviction cases, operates without taking federal funds.
While Hunter emphasized the importance of defending not only Salvadorian migrants but also Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their homeland, critics point out that his new role with an eviction defense group raises questions about his motivations and financial dealings.
Biden’s critics are already raising concerns about Hunter’s continued attempts to leverage his family name for personal gain.
His father, Joe Biden, had previously promised not to intervene in Hunter’s legal matters, despite his son being convicted on gun charges in June 2024.
However, in December 2024, Joe Biden pardoned his son, reversing earlier assurances that he would not interfere with the case.
This decision has only added fuel to ongoing criticisms of what many perceive as favoritism toward the first family.
As Hunter Biden steps into his new role at BASTA Inc., the questions surrounding his finances, legal troubles, and the influence of the Biden family remain unanswered.
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