Former Aide Claims Hunter Attempted Surname Sale, With No Mention of Business Discussed by Joe Biden
Hunter Biden Leveraged Father's Influence for Business, Testimony Reveals
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Testimony from Devon Archer, former business partner of Hunter Biden, shed light on how Hunter utilized his relationship with his influential father, Joe Biden, to expand his business endeavors. Archer's testimony, released in a 141-page transcript by the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, highlighted various instances where Hunter Biden capitalized on his father's position.
These instances included Hunter's appearance with Joe Biden at events such as a dinner with a Russian billionaire at Cafe Milano in Washington, a handshake with a Chinese businessman in a Beijing hotel lobby, and a presence in Paris while executives from a French energy company dined. Archer, while acknowledging the interaction between father and son, emphasized that there were no substantial business discussions or requests for official action made by Hunter to Joe Biden.
The transcript also refuted claims of bribery involving foreign nationals and Joe Biden during his vice presidency. Archer clarified that conversations between Hunter and Joe Biden were often casual and unrelated to business matters.
While House Republicans sought to use Archer's testimony to disprove allegations of Joe Biden's involvement in Hunter's foreign business dealings, the transcript painted a picture of Hunter Biden's attempts to trade on the perception of access and influence tied to his father's status. The closed-door interview revealed how Hunter strategically aligned with the Biden family brand to attract business opportunities, as seen in his involvement with the Ukrainian gas company Burisma.
Archer detailed an email exchange in which Hunter planned to capitalize on Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine, highlighting the delicate balance between leveraging his father's position and managing expectations. The testimony provided insight into the complex relationship between a father and son, shedding new light on Hunter Biden's business approach in proximity to power.
