” What’s going on ? “

As his circle shrinks, President Joe Biden is increasingly turning to family members for advice, including his son Hunter, who was recently convicted of carrying a firearm in Delaware and is recovering from a crack cocaine addiction. Hunter is reportedly dropping in on official meetings with the president as he deals with the fallout from the Camp David debate, according to people familiar with the situation who spoke to NBC. While he attends other official White House events, Hunter’s presence at these meetings is unusual, NBC’s sources said. Hunter has reportedly “barged in” on phone calls, meetings and discussions between the president and his aides. One source who spoke to NBC summed up the sentiment among administration officials this way: “What the hell is going on?” In a statement to NBC, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said, “Hunter returned with the president from their family weekend at Camp David and went directly to the president to prepare his speech.” » Biden also reportedly lobbied first lady Jill, who has been one of the most vocal advocates for her husband to remain in the race.