In a revelation that challenges the White House's narrative, Hunter Biden's art dealings take an unexpected turn.
Testimony from Georges Bergès, Hunter Biden's art dealer, has cast doubt on the White House's stance regarding the anonymity of art buyers.
The integrity of an ethics agreement purported to shield the identities of those purchasing Hunter Biden's artwork has been called into question. According to Georges Bergès, who owns the Georges Bergès Art Gallery in Manhattan, Biden knew who was buying his artwork, contradicting previous White House claims.
In a recent testimony before the House Oversight Committee, Bergès stated that Biden knew lawyer Kevin Morris, his 'sugar brother,' was a prominent buyer. Morris, who purchased $875,000 worth of art, was said to have received a special 40% commission on his acquisition. Moreover, there were coordinated efforts between Morris and Hunter Biden regarding the financial aspects of these art sales.
Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, another buyer of Hunter's art, was later appointed to a federal commission, intensifying scrutiny. While Naftali has denied any wrongdoing, the sequence of events has fueled ethical concerns. The Biden administration's involvement in crafting an agreement to keep sale details under wraps was reported in July 2021, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Then-White House press secretary Jen Psaki had frequently referenced this agreement, asserting a barrier between the artist and the buyers. However, Bergès' testimony suggests this was not the case, as he revealed Hunter Biden was aware of approximately 70% of his art buyers. This acknowledgment has raised questions about the true nature of the agreement and whether it was ever effectively implemented.
The unfolding controversy has not only captured the attention of the Oversight Committee but has also extended to bipartisan criticism. Walter Shaub, a former Obama administration ethics chief, voiced his disappointment in the arrangement, suggesting it could be exploited for bribery.
The Oversight Committee Chair, James Comer, has branded the ethics agreement as a "sham," directly accusing the White House of deception. Comer's stance reflects a broader GOP concern over potential conflicts of interest within Hunter Biden's art career. The impeachment inquiry into President Biden by House Republicans has incorporated these art sales into its scope of the examination.
In a statement that reverberated across media outlets, Shaub commented on the opacity of the art sales arrangement:
So instead of disclosing who is paying outrageous sums for Hunter Biden’s artwork so that we could monitor whether the purchasers are gaining access to government, the WH tried to make sure we will never know who they are. That’s very disappointing.
As the impeachment inquiry progresses, the art transactions have become a focal point for ethical scrutiny. Fox News Digital attempted to contact the White House and Bergès for further commentary, highlighting the ongoing quest for clarity. GOP lawmakers have accused Biden of leveraging his status to enrich himself and his family, a claim that resonates with concerns over political nepotism.
Most of Hunter Biden's art purchasers are reportedly Democrat donors, one of whom received a federal commission appointment after a significant purchase.
This pattern has amplified the call for transparency. The bid to understand the true nature of Hunter Biden's art sales and their potential influence on the Biden administration continues.
The recent testimony by Georges Bergès has stirred controversy over Hunter Biden's art sales, challenging the White House's claim of anonymity for buyers and raising ethical questions.
Despite an alleged ethics agreement, it has been revealed that Biden was aware of the identities of his buyers, including his 'sugar brother' Kevin Morris and Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, who was appointed to a federal commission post-purchase.
The House Oversight Committee and bipartisan critics have expressed concern over these revelations, which are now part of a larger impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The situation remains under close examination as the public and politicians alike seek further transparency and accountability.
