The country is still trying to come to terms with what happened during the first Presidential debate of this election year. There was a lot of arguing, interrupting and personal shots that were thrown that had a lot of people more confused than they were before. While real issues were on the table for discussion, either candidate’s personal life did not seem to be off the table. President Donald Trump was quoted at one point of the night to say that Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, was dishonorably discharged from the military due to drug use. Hunter Biden was discharged from the military, it was an administrative discharge.

Hunter Biden has struggled with drug addiction, something that has been covered intensely. Joe Biden is doing what every dad would do when their child is “attacked,” he stood up for him, according to Parents. During the debate, Joe Biden had something to say about his son and said, “My son, like a lot of people, like a lot of people you know at home, had a drug problem. He’s overtaken it. He’s fixed it. He’s worked on it, and I’m proud of him. I’m proud of my son.”

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The world was paying attention, and they took to social media after the debate to discuss the impact Donald Trump’s words had on them and how they found hope in how Biden responded. One user said that his father had suffered with addiction, and he said that President Trump “attacked people like my dad.” He also said that he was proud of Joe for being able to stand up and say something.

Another user said that they are a recovering addict, and they felt something when Joe Biden highlight the word “MY” in his response. She expressed how proud she was of Joe Biden for that moment and how much it mattered. Even moms have come out and said how much it meant to them because they have a child in recovery, or because they are recovering as well. They highlight how hard it can be to understand addiction unless you have lived it, and they respect the fact that Joe has and that he takes such pride in his son.

The pride that Joe Biden has for his son was felt by a lot of parents out there. Parents who know that they are going to stand by their children no matter what, and that it is the kind of unconditional love that mothers and fathers have for their children.

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Source: Parents