CNN pundits express discomfort over revelations that Hunter Biden sought government assistance for a lucrative energy project in Italy during his father's tenure as vice president.
CNN's Edward-Isaac Dovere conveyed a sense of unease regarding the latest revelations surrounding Hunter Biden's business activities in Italy. It emerged that Hunter Biden solicited assistance from the U.S. government for a potentially lucrative energy project while his father, Joe Biden, served as vice president.
Dovere stated that the revelations raised concerns among the public, despite the assertions of Hunter Biden's lawyers that no wrongdoing occurred. He highlighted the unusual nature of a vice president's son engaging in communications with government officials on behalf of a foreign company.
Hunter Biden's Italian Energy Project Solicits U.S. Help
According to The New York Times, Hunter Biden wrote a letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy in 2016, requesting support for Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company where he held a board position. The response was reportedly lukewarm, as officials hesitated to assist the son of a sitting vice president in his dealings with a foreign company.
CNN host Kasie Hunt noted that the release of the document seemingly coincided with President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, a claim that the Times attributed to coincidence. Matt Gorman, a former advisor to Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott, expressed concern about the ongoing tax evasion case against Hunter Biden related to his activities with Burisma.
Hunter Biden's Italian Energy Project Solicits U.S. Help
Gorman emphasized the political significance of these revelations for Democrats, who are relieved that Hunter Biden will not be a factor in future presidential campaigns. However, he acknowledged that the implications of these activities would continue to linger.
Hunter Biden's lawyer, Abbe Lowell, downplayed the significance of the outreach, claiming that it was a legitimate request for an introduction. The White House has not yet provided a response to a request for comment from Fox News Digital on this matter.
Hunter Biden's Italian Energy Project Solicits U.S. Help
The revelations have raised questions about the potential use of political influence for personal financial gain, an issue that has previously plagued the Biden family. The ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings is expected to cast further light on these activities.
