Staff Reports
Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) provided his perspective on the testimony of Devon Archer, a former business associate and friend of Hunter Biden. According to Goldman, the daily phone conversations between Vice President Joe Biden and his son began after the tragic death of Beau Biden in 2015. Goldman emphasized the importance of putting Archer’s words in context.
Democrat Rep. Goldman: "[Beau Biden] died in 2015. At that point Joe and Hunter Biden began to speak every day because they were devastated by Beau’s death."
So because Joe Biden’s son died, he decided to join business calls with his other son Hunter? 🤦🏻♂️
https://t.co/9zBfvSLOIP— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) August 2, 2023
Goldman admitted that Hunter Biden would occasionally mention his father during their conversations, usually at dinner gatherings, asking him to say hello to the people present. However, the lawmaker stressed that Joe Biden often did not know who these people were. Goldman argued that this was just Hunter’s way of referencing his position as the Vice President’s son, rather than an attempt to gain any illicit benefits.
Rep. Goldman insists that the over 20 calls confirmed by Devon Archer were just Joe Biden being a good Dad. https://t.co/C2cYkWb66o He makes it sound like Biden was checking in on his son's travel soccer team rather some of the world's most corrupt figures.
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) July 31, 2023
While Goldman tried to downplay the significance of the phone calls, not everyone is convinced. Law professor Jonathan Turley criticized Goldman’s portrayal of the calls, suggesting that they involved more than just familial matters. Turley questioned whether Biden was simply checking in on his son’s activities or discussing matters with corrupt individuals.
Adding to the controversy, there is an FBI memo alleging a $10 million bribe involving the Vice President and his son through Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian company that employed Hunter Biden.
In light of these revelations, it is important for Congress to thoroughly investigate the extent of Joe Biden’s involvement with his son’s business dealings and ensure that no improper actions took place. The American people deserve transparency and accountability from their elected officials.
