Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley joins America Reports to discuss the Justice Department's allegation that Hunter Biden and his associates accepted $3 million in payments from a Romanian oligarch to influence U.S. policy.
Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley has criticized the media for "ignoring" the "overwhelming evidence" that Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, "received millions to influence policy." Turley made these remarks in response to the Justice Department's recent filing in a federal court, arguing that a Romanian oligarch paid Hunter Biden $3 million to influence U.S. government decisions while his father was vice president.
The DOJ's Hunter Biden Corruption Scandal: A Case of Media Neglect
The Justice Department's filing alleges that Hunter Biden and his business associate Devon Archer received $3 million from Gabriel Popoviciu, a Romanian oligarch under criminal investigation in his home country. According to the filing, this payment was made in exchange for Hunter Biden using his influence to arrange a meeting between Popoviciu and then-Vice President Biden.
Turley has long been a critic of the media's coverage of the Hunter Biden corruption scandal, arguing that the media has been reluctant to hold Hunter Biden accountable for his alleged wrongdoings. In a recent Fox News appearance, Turley said, "It's very frustrating for many of us who have been writing for years, that we don't understand why there was not a charge under FARA for being an unregistered foreign agent."
The DOJ's Hunter Biden Corruption Scandal: A Case of Media Neglect
FARA, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, requires individuals and organizations acting on behalf of foreign governments or political parties to register with the U.S. government. Turley believes that Hunter Biden should have been charged with violating FARA based on his alleged dealings with Popoviciu.
The Justice Department's recent filing provides further evidence to support Turley's claims. The filing alleges that Hunter Biden and Archer entered into a contract with Popoviciu to provide "legal and strategic advice" in exchange for "a monthly retainer of $100,000 plus expenses." The filing also alleges that Hunter Biden arranged a meeting between Popoviciu and then-Vice President Biden in March 2015.
The DOJ's Hunter Biden Corruption Scandal: A Case of Media Neglect
Despite the overwhelming evidence against Hunter Biden, the media has continued to ignore or downplay the scandal. This media neglect is a disservice to the American public, as it prevents the public from fully understanding the extent of the corruption that may have taken place within the Biden Administration.
The media's failure to hold Hunter Biden accountable for his alleged wrongdoings sets a dangerous precedent. It sends the message that those in power are above the law and that they can engage in corrupt activities without fear of consequences. This is a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
It is time for the media to step up and do its job. The American people deserve to know the truth about the Hunter Biden corruption scandal, and the media has a responsibility to report on it fairly and accurately.
