Hunter Biden says Delaware US Attorney's Office investigating his tax affairs

President-elect Joe Biden embraces his son Hunter Biden after addressing the nation from the Chase Center November 07, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.

President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter said Wednesday that he has learned from federal prosecutors that his tax affairs are under investigation.

The investigation by the Delaware U.S. Attorney's office was disclosed in a statement by President-elect Biden's transition office.

Hunter Biden's attorneys did not immediately return phone messages seeking comment.