Recently discovered emails from Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop have unveiled the possibility that President Joe Biden may have indirectly benefitted from his son’s international business ventures. According to bank records released by the House Oversight Committee, it appears that the president’s family and associates received a substantial amount of $20 million from foreign sources hailing from countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and China. Some of these foreign entities purportedly had meetings with Joe Biden while he held the position of vice president.
As the investigation into Hunter Biden’s business activities progresses, Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Delaware US Attorney David Weiss as a special counsel. The inquiry has revealed that multiple members of the Biden family received payments from this large influx of foreign funds, often without clear business justifications.
While the investigation has not directly uncovered any payments to the president himself, the emails found on Hunter’s laptop imply that Joe Biden may have indirectly profited from his son’s financial pursuits. Some of these emails suggest that Hunter may have shared portions of his income with his father over the years, as Hunter claimed to have financed “everything for this entire family for 30 years.” This includes allegations of Hunter supporting his father’s expenses and other bills.
The financial connections within the Biden family extend beyond direct monetary transactions. Hunter’s emails reportedly shed light on instances where he covered Joe Biden’s bills and household expenses. Hunter’s former business partner, Eric Schwerin, was allegedly involved in managing these expenses and made payments for various bills associated with Joe Biden’s property, including maintenance and repairs.
While the emails do not offer concrete evidence of direct payments from foreign sources to Joe Biden, they do raise concerns regarding potential indirect financial ties between Hunter’s business dealings and the president. Critics argue that this evidence suggests possible influence peddling and conflicts of interest.
The investigation is ongoing, with Congress aiming to subpoena the Biden family for further inquiries. As more information comes to the forefront, the extent of the financial connections and their impact on the Biden family’s reputation remains uncertain.