Biden on Hunter: "I love our son"

• "As the President, I don't and won't comment on pending federal cases, but as a Dad, I have boundless love for my son, confidence in him, and respect for his strength," Biden said.
• The charges carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison if Hunter is convicted.

Driving the news: "I am the President, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today," Biden said in the statement.

• "Hunter's resilience in the face of adversity and the strength he has brought to his recovery are inspiring to us."
• "Our family has been through a lot together, and Jill and I are going to continue to be there for Hunter and our family with our love and support," Biden said.

Zoom in: A number of Hunter's family members are in court with him, including first lady Jill Biden and his sister Ashley Biden.

• Biden is in Wilmington on Monday, but he is not expected to attend the trial.

The big picture: Hunter is the president's "only surviving son," as Biden has put it since his other son, Beau Biden, died of brain cancer in 2015.

• Hunter is the only living person from the 1972 car accident that killed Biden's wife and daughter, and left his two sons hospitalized, Axios' Alex Thompson reports.

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Editor's note: This story was updated with additional details and context.