Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been the subject of several news reports lately, with allegations of impropriety swirling around his business dealings and taxes. An IRS agent has accused officials of mishandling the investigation into his taxes, requesting whistleblower protection so they can speak out on what they believe to be preferential treatment of Mr. Biden. (AP News, today, URL) The U.S. Attorney in Delaware, a Trump appointee, is now considering whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and false statements. (The Washington Post, October 6, 2022, URL)
Hunter Biden’s laptop has also been in the spotlight, with a former CIA official claiming that the Biden campaign and Antony Blinken, now Secretary of State, orchestrated the writing of an intelligence letter to discredit stories about the laptop, alleging that they were Russian disinformation. This letter was signed by 51 former intelligence officials in October 2020. (Fox News, today, URL) Ex-CIA director Mike Morell claimed that he was asked by the Biden campaign to organize 50 colleagues to sign the letter to “help Biden.” (New York Post, today, URL)
Mr. Biden’s higher profile role in the Biden administration has been noted in the media, with Hunter Biden becoming a more visible presence just as President Biden prepares for reelection and probes of his son’s business dealings heat up. (The Washington Post, today, URL) Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., debated Hunter Biden revelations on CNN, with the Democratic lawmaker stressing that Mr. Biden was “not running for president.” (Fox News, today, URL)
Moreover, there are claims that Hunter Biden made a false statement when seeking to obtain a firearm. Investigators reportedly discovered a firearm that belonged to him in a rental car, which he had left behind at a garage. This incident could prompt additional scrutiny of his business dealings and financial affairs. (The Washington Post, October 6, 2022, URL)
In light of these allegations, there are growing concerns about potential double standards in government and among major parties. Fox News host Tucker Carlson has accused Hunter Biden of lying about the allegations, with many Americans expressing their unease over the situation. (Fox News, today, URL) With the reelection of Joe Biden looming, it remains to be seen how this scandal may affect his chances of winning a second term in office.
