Who testified at Hunter Biden’s trial on federal gun charges | Nation

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – Jurors weighing whether President Joe Biden’s son is guilty of federal gun charges heard deeply personal testimony about dark moments in Hunter Biden’s past.

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