Joe Biden's controversial interaction with his son's associates during an official trip has come to the forefront.
The House Ways and Means Committee recently disclosed IRS whistleblower emails indicating former Vice President Joe Biden met with his son Hunter Biden's Chinese business partners in 2013.
During a 2013 visit to Beijing on Air Force Two, then-Vice President Joe Biden was accompanied by his son, Hunter Biden. This trip is now under scrutiny as Hunter might have used it to advance his business interests, Breitbart News reported.
Hunter's company finalized a multimillion-dollar deal with a subsidiary of the Bank of China shortly after this trip, raising questions about the potential connections facilitated during the journey.
Breitbart News Senior Contributor Peter Schweizer first raised these concerns in his books published in 2018 and 2020. Schweizer detailed how the Biden family could have leveraged Joe Biden’s political influence for profitable foreign dealings, particularly in China.
In December 2013, Hunter confirmed through emails that he arranged for his Chinese business contacts to meet his father. "They got to meet Dad. All very good. Talk later," Hunter wrote, hinting at a successful introduction.
Further disclosures show emails depicting a warm interaction between Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hunter humorously remarked on the fondness apparent between the two leaders during the visit. Hunter's commentary to a friend included, "I think they are in love with each other," and in a lighter tone, he noted, "They almost kissed on departure."
IRS special agent and whistleblower Gary Shapley revealed these interactions. In May 2023, the House Ways and Means Committee, prompted by Shapley's revelations, released significant records providing insights into these dealings.
An ongoing review has dredged up more than just emails and public records. Also brought to the public's eye was Hunter’s notorious “laptop from hell,” contents of which have fueled further speculations about Joe Biden’s potential involvement in his son's business dealings.
In 2017, a WeChat thread involving Hunter Biden, James Biden, and a contact called "Dad" suggested continuous communication after the Beijing trip.
This is part of a broader investigation into how Joe Biden’s official responsibilities might overlap with his family’s business activities. Recent disclosures, including IRS whistleblower testimonies and various communications, have begun to unravel this complex issue.
Evidence discovered by federal agents as early as 2016 suggests a link between Hunter Biden’s dealings with Chinese business entities and a trip made in 2013, raising questions about former Vice President Joe Biden’s knowledge and potential involvement.
The information from IRS whistleblowers and findings from subsequent committee investigations have brought up serious concerns regarding Joe Biden's actions during his time as Vice President. Although no final conclusions have been made, the relationship between Hunter Biden’s business dealings and his father’s political role remains a contentious and ongoing subject of inquiry.
