Despite mounting evidence, the media has largely overlooked allegations of influence peddling involving Hunter Biden and his associates. Legal expert Jonathan Turley weighs in on the implications of these claims.
The Justice Department's allegations that Hunter Biden and his associates accepted $3 million from a Romanian oligarch to influence U.S. policy have raised eyebrows in legal circles. Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley discussed the implications of these accusations on 'America Reports.'
Hunter Biden is said to have sought assistance from the U.S. government for a lucrative energy project in Italy while President Biden was serving as vice president. This has led to allegations that he may have used his father's political standing for his business interests.
Hunter Biden's Alleged Influence Peddling Ignored by Media
According to newly released records and interviews cited by the New York Times, the younger Biden wrote at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy in 2016 seeking assistance for the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, where he was a board member. However, U.S. officials expressed hesitation in helping with a request from the son of a sitting vice president on behalf of a foreign company.
One official wrote, "This is a Ukrainian company and, purely to protect ourselves, U.S.G. should not be actively advocating with the government of Italy without the company going through the D.O.C. Advocacy Center."
Hunter Biden's Alleged Influence Peddling Ignored by Media
Hunter Biden has been accused in the past of using his father's political influence for his business interests. Abbe Lowell, Biden's lawyer, stated that Hunter Biden had asked for an introduction between Burisma and the president of the Tuscany region of Italy, where Burisma was pursuing a geothermal project. However, Lowell clarified that no meeting occurred and no project materialized.
The White House maintains that President Biden was not aware of his son's outreach to the U.S. embassy in Italy on behalf of Burisma when he was vice president.
Hunter Biden's Alleged Influence Peddling Ignored by Media
Hunter Biden has not been charged with violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires disclosure when lobbying the U.S. government on behalf of foreign interests.
Legal experts like Jonathan Turley believe that the allegations against Hunter Biden warrant thorough investigation. If proven, these claims could raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and abuse of power.
Hunter Biden's Alleged Influence Peddling Ignored by Media
The media's relative silence on this matter has been criticized by some, who argue that it undermines the public's trust in journalism and raises questions about bias. Others contend that the media has been overly focused on Hunter Biden's personal issues and should instead prioritize the substance of the allegations.
Regardless of the media's handling of the situation, the Justice Department's ongoing investigation is expected to shed further light on the matter and may lead to additional charges or exonerations. The implications of these allegations could have significant impacts on the credibility and reputation of those involved.
