Hunter Biden requested a federal judge on Wednesday to dismiss his lawsuit against a former aide to Trump concerning the disclosure of information from a laptop believed to belong to him. He cited financial constraints as a significant barrier to continuing the legal proceedings.

In documents submitted to a federal court in California, Biden’s legal team urged U.S. District Judge Hernan D. Vera to dismiss the 2023 lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler. They indicated that Biden’s income has “declined significantly” and that he is burdened with substantial debts amounting to millions.

The attorneys noted that the wildfires in Pacific Palisades exacerbated his financial difficulties by rendering his rental property “uninhabitable for an extended period.”

They stated that Biden has struggled to secure a new permanent residence and has faced challenges in earning a living. Furthermore, they argued that he should prioritize addressing his relocation, the damage to his rental property, and his family’s living expenses “instead of engaging in this litigation.”