Why Fox News suddenly loves the justice system

The MoJo Daily newsletter, Monday through Friday. [View in browser]( [Support our nonprofit journalism]( [Mother Jones Daily Newsletter](     June 11, 2024 Today, Hunter Biden was [convicted on federal gun charges](—and it does not feel like an overstatement to say that nobody's happier about the verdict [than the folks over at Fox News](. When the verdict dropped, hosts on the network sang the praises of the judge and jury; delighted in the fact that Biden would face consequences; and openly doubted President Joe Biden’s [repeated]( [pledges]( that he would not pardon his son. “Why was Hunter so confident he could win in this courtroom? Because he’s a Biden,” host Jeanine Pirro said on-air today. “This is the first time that Hunter Biden has faced responsibility and consequences for his actions.” But Pirro—and her colleagues—were singing a very different tune when [Donald Trump was found guilty in his hush-money trial last month](. At the time, Pirro [proclaimed]( that the verdict was "warfare!" and said it was the product of a "kangaroo court." "We have gone over a cliff in America. This verdict is a verdict of someone who was forced to fight a 1,000-pound gorilla with both hands tied behind his back,” Pirro added of her beloved Trump. This isn’t surprising given Fox News’ [longtime loyalty]( to Trump. But the effusive praise was a bold contrast to how Fox—and [some on the far right](—reacted to Trump’s conviction last month. [Read my full post]( to see more examples of how Fox suddenly loves the justice system after Biden's verdict—as well as why some right-wing conspiracy theorists don't see this as a slam dunk. —Julianne McShane Advertisement [House Bookshop Ad]( [Top Story] [Top Story]( [Hunter Biden Convicted on Federal Gun Charges]( The president's son was found guilty of three felonies. BY JULIA MÉTRAUX MOTHER JONES MEMBERSHIP UPDATE   MOTHER JONES NEEDS YOUR HELP Straight to the point: Donations have been concerningly slow for our hugely important First $500,000 fundraising campaign. We urgently need your help, and a lot of help, over the next few weeks so we can pay for the one-of-a-kind journalism you get from us. Learn more in “[Less Dreading, More Doing](,” where we lay out this wild moment and how we can keep charging hard for you. And please help if you can: $5, $50, or $500—[every gift from every person]( truly matters right now. [Donate]( [Trending] [Fox News suddenly loves the justice system after Hunter Biden’s conviction]( BY JULIANNE MCSHANE   [I must once again correct the racist comments in my feeds]( BY GARRISON HAYES   [Exposure to wildfire smoke killed 50,000 Californians over a decade, study finds]( BY DANI ANGUIANO   [An investigation: Is Trump like Jesus?]( BY JULIANNE MCSHANE Advertisement [House Donations Ad]( [Special Feature] [Special Feature]( [West Bank midwives are facing a maternal health crisis]( As Israel tightens restrictions on movement, Palestinian mothers are paying the price. BY LYNZY BILLING Did you enjoy this newsletter? Help us out by [forwarding]( it to a friend or sharing it on [Facebook]( and [Twitter](. [Mother Jones]( [Donate]( [Donate Monthly]( [Subscribe]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To change the messages you receive from us, you can [edit your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all mailings.]( For advertising opportunities see our online [media kit.]( Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up for Mother Jones' newsletters today.]( [www.MotherJones.com]( PO Box 8539, Big Sandy, TX 75755