Jean-Pierre Blasts Republicans When Asked About Hunter Biden During Air Force One Briefing

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tore into Republicans when a reporter asked about First Son Hunter Biden’s offer to to testify before a GOP-controlled congressional probe — if he can do it in public.

Amid reports of a more aggressive strategy for the embattled younger Biden, his attorney Abbe Lowell offered, in a letter Tuesday, to have Hunter testify provided the hearing is held in public, adding, “A public proceeding would prevent selective leaks, manipulated transcripts, doctored exhibits, or one-sided press statements.”

At Tuesday’s White House press briefing aboard Air Force One — typically referred to as a “gaggle” — Jean-Pierre took questions as President Joe Biden was en route to Colorado for several events.

One reporter asked about Hunter testifying, eliciting a rebuke of Republicans from Jean-Pierre, who scolded them for misplaced “focus”:

Q And you probably saw the headlines when we took off that Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, has offered to testify. But publicly, does the White House support that? Would White House Counsel advise him? And should a witness get to negotiate under those terms on how — how they should be able to testify?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: You know, here’s what I’ll say about that is: House Republicans should — should really focus on American families instead of the President’s family. That’s what Americans want to see. They want to see —

I — we just had a few minutes about talking about lowering costs and what matters to the American people just a second ago, and that’s what they should be focused on. Focus on the American families and their needs and what they want and not the President’s family.

Anything else that’s related to this, I would certainly refer you to the White House Counsel, my colleagues (inaudible) —

Q They’re fo- — they’re focused on it. Should he participate?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Pardon me?

Q They are focused on the Biden family. So, should the President’s son participate? Should he testify?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I just answered your question. I think — I was very clear on what House Republicans should focus on. They should focus on the American family instead of the President’s family.

Watch above via The White House.