Hunter Biden’s plea deal came unraveled because his attorneys reportedly were paranoid that Trump could be re-elected and then revoke the first son’s probation, according to a new report.

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Former President Trump has blasted the sweetheart deal struck between Hunter Biden and the Justice Department in June on two tax misdemeanors and one gun felony, essentially giving him a slap on the wrist. The first son would only get probation and no jail time. A whole slew of Republicans also decried the deal.

The plea deal appeared to collapse on Wednesday in a Delaware courtroom as a judge severely questioned the constitutionality of it. The deal was eventually put on hold for further review and revision while Hunter Biden entered a “not guilty” plea. The first son was instructed by the judge to keep his nose clean, submit to random drug tests, and get a job.

Trump appointee Judge Maryellen Noreika was extremely concerned over a provision that would give her sole authority to assess Hunter Biden’s adherence to the terms of his probation.

“Typically, the Justice Department could independently verify such a breach and bring charges. But Mr. Biden’s team, concerned that the department might abuse that authority if former President Donald J. Trump was re-elected, successfully lobbied to give that power to Judge Noreika herself, arguing that she would be a more neutral arbiter,” The New York Times reported.

Hunter Biden’s conditions of release include: he must not consume alcohol or prohibited drugs, or possess a firearm, must submit to random drug tests as required, must actively seek employment and not violate any laws. pic.twitter.com/bw0uFH67EI

— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) July 26, 2023

Today District Judge Noreika did the right thing by refusing to rubberstamp Hunter Biden’s sweetheart plea deal.

But let’s be clear: Hunter’s sweetheart plea deal belongs in the trash.

The DOJ must be held accountable for its Biden family coverup.

My full statement pic.twitter.com/E03QBr4hX7

— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) July 26, 2023

Plea deal drama kicks off Hunter Biden proceedings, Judge’s concerns prompt need for revised deal https://t.co/tYH5RaNFql via @americanwire_

— Robert Crain (@robert10131) July 26, 2023

“But Judge Noreika suggested that such an arrangement could be unconstitutional because it might give her prosecutorial powers, which were vested in the executive branch by the Constitution,” the media outlet continued.

“‘I’m not doing something that gets me outside my lane of my branch of government,’ said the judge, who repeatedly complained that both sets of lawyers viewed her as a ‘rubber stamp’ rather than someone working to make the agreement more equitable and durable,” the New York Times further noted.

I’ve been reading the official transcript of Hunter Biden’s hearing today (110 pgs) and not all the way through but something that strikes me so far: US Atty Weiss’ office was really trying to game the system bc they hid the agreement to not charge various things related to the… pic.twitter.com/WFKOUyICwk

— Jennifer Van Laar (@jenvanlaar) July 27, 2023

Noreika ordered defense attorneys and federal prosecutors to submit more paperwork justifying the legal legitimacy of both the plea deal, as well as a separate agreement for prosecutors to dismiss a weapons felony.

She also ordered both parties to clarify language that could grant Hunter Biden immunity for potential future prosecution related to his foreign investment and consulting work that has made him millions of dollars over the past decade.

I’m glad the Hunter Biden plea deal blew up.

This deal stunk from day one.

It was about covering up Hunter’s and, more importantly, Joe Biden’s involvement in the corruption. pic.twitter.com/fUw0ltSllR

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 27, 2023

Biden’s DOJ admitted today it’s investigating Hunter for being a foreign agent, illegally lobbying on behalf of foreign nationals. This means either prosecutors were originally blocked from pursuing foreign lobbying violations or the Biden family protection racket is cracking.… pic.twitter.com/KVC3yOmVLw

— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) July 27, 2023

Plea deals usually sail through court and although it is common for them to fall apart at some point, this particular plea deal has tremendous political implications not only for the first son but for President Biden.

The White House immediately issued a statement on the hot mess following the Wednesday court fiasco.

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE on Hunter Biden:

“Hunter Biden is a private citizen and this was a personal matter for him” pic.twitter.com/TtVioo4ijY

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 26, 2023

“Hunter Biden is a private citizen and this was a personal matter for him. As we have said, the President, the First Lady, they love their son and they support him as he continues to rebuild his life,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre contended, attempting to distance the president from his son, which spectacularly failed.

“This case was handled independently, as all of you know, by the Justice Department under the leadership of a prosecutor appointed by the former president, President Trump. So for anything further, as you know, and we’ve been very consistent from here, I’d refer you to the Department of Justice and to Hunter’s representatives, who is his legal team, obviously, who can address any of your questions,” she told reporters, sidestepping the issue.

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