Biden's son accused of lying about drug use

  US President Hunter Biden's son was charged Thursday with lying about his drug use and purchase of a revolver in 2018. The allegations in Joe Biden's 2024 US presidential campaign could see Hunter Biden, 53, face trial next year, AAA reported. Hunter Biden is officially facing criminal charges after efforts to settle his case without trial failed. He was formally charged with obtaining a permit to carry a weapon while under the influence of drugs. The charges come as House Republicans intensify efforts to use Hunter's case as an excuse to prosecute his father. The allegations mean Hunter Biden's trial will play a larger role than expected in the 2024 US presidential election campaign. In this election, 80-year-old Joe Biden is likely to face his former rival Donald Trump, who also has four criminal cases.