Hunter Biden, who recently agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax, was among the guests invited to a White House state dinner on Thursday evening in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his wife.

The invitation has drawn attention and raised concerns about the appropriateness of the decision, considering the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s legal issues.

The WH invited Hunter Biden to the state dinner with PM Modi tonight

Rubbing it in our faces pic.twitter.com/A0IjO0NJ6B

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Just two days prior to the dinner, it was revealed that Hunter Biden had reached an agreement with the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware to plead guilty to the tax-related charges.

According to the statement issued by the office of U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss, Hunter Biden failed to pay federal income taxes despite owing over $100,000 each year.

Deadbeat Hunter Biden had a great time at tonight's White House state dinner, days after announcing his intention to plead guilty to several crimes — and amid a family-wide corruption scandal that deepens by the day pic.twitter.com/X3PX5XZh5x

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The dinner invitation has attracted criticism, with some questioning the optics and judgment involved. It comes at a time when Hunter Biden’s legal situation is under scrutiny, and his presence at such an esteemed event raises eyebrows.

Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about the perceived leniency of Hunter Biden’s plea deal, suggesting that it may be influenced by his familial connection to President Biden.

🚨Hunter Biden is at the state dinner for India tonight. pic.twitter.com/0NETtHABad

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When asked about his son during a press interaction, President Biden expressed his pride in Hunter and offered his support.

The White House, in response to the charges, released a statement emphasizing their love for Hunter and their commitment to his ongoing journey of personal growth and recovery.

In addition to Hunter Biden’s attendance, the guest list for the state dinner included various notable figures, such as President Biden’s daughter Ashley Biden, Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi Biden, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, among others.