In his latest book, Mike McCormick, a former White House stenographer, shares dramatic assertions about the dealings of President Joe Biden. The author suggests that the President could be accused of criminal activity with the implication of the Ukrainian energy company, Bursima Holdings, which was once associated with Hunter Biden.
McCormick pens his observations in his book titled ‘The Case to Impeach and Imprison Joe Biden: The Family’s Foreign Influence-Poaching Conspiracy in Ukraine’. The seasoned scribe alleges Biden’s involvement in the Burisma affair, citing he gained his convictions after thoroughly examining the emails from Hunter Biden’s laptop.
McCormick shares, ‘Initially, I thought Joe was a harmless character — egotistical, somewhat comedic, and not quite presidential, but nevertheless harmless. However, my subsequent views have decidedly shifted. I now see him as being potentially involved in criminal activities, such that impeachment and imprisonment appear to be serious considerations.’
Between 2011 to 2017, McCormick worked closely with then-Vice President Biden, transcribing his speeches and interviews, affording him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the administration. He believes he was privy to the negotiated deal with Ukraine to fund its energy sector primarily through Burisma and in return for a position on Burisma’s board of directors for Biden’s son, Hunter.
The ex-stenographer recalls a crucial trip to Poland in 2014 when potential signs of the alleged kickback scheme unraveled. His access and subsequent insights revealed deductions that other reporters may have missed, owing significantly to the depth of his research into the issue.
McCormick sheds light on another individual in the mix, namely Jake Sullivan, Biden’s former national security assistant. His name has been linked to this unfolding controversy, as per recent reports from Breitbart News.
On April 21, 2014, Sullivan, disguised as an anonymous ‘senior administration official’, left clues for reporters traveling on Air Force Two. He hinted at the United States’ intention to bolster the Ukrainian natural gas sector. McCormick believes that this briefing contained subtle hints at the impending ‘crime’.
McCormick explains that when Sullivan announced that ‘Joe’s U.S. taxpayer-supported energy assistance for all of Ukraine will be directed to extract unconventional gas resources and support energy efficiency’, he subtly changed the wording from ‘shale gas’ to ‘unconventional gas resources’, expertly concealing its true intent.
Burisma, at the time, was one of the rare entities licensed for fracking in Ukraine. Hunter Biden was already serving on the board of Burisma, a fact not yet made public at that time. His association with the company was only disclosed on May 12, 2014, a whole month after Sullivan’s elusive statement to the press.
Hunter Biden’s appointment to the board came in April 2014, almost two years before Joe Biden affirmed he had pushed for the removal of Ukraine prosecutor Viktor Shokin, who was investigating Burisma. Despite Hunter’s negligible experience in either Ukraine or the energy sector, he secured a handsome salary from Bursima – $83,000 monthly or $1 million per year.
This lucrative appointment came soon after the Obama administration appointed his father as the ‘point person’ for U.S. foreign policy on Ukraine. In 2015, Joe Biden even threatened to banish $1 billion aid from Ukraine if they didn’t dismiss the prosecutor investigating Burisma.
As we flash forward to 2017, after six visits to Ukraine in seven years as vice president, Biden left the White House and Hunter’s hefty salary was halved. It’s hard to dismiss these connections as a mere stroke of good fortune or a coincidence.
A current predicament presents itself as Biden’s approval ratings continue to dwindle. According to a recent Gallup poll, his prospects for reelection look dire as campaign and White House officials scramble to resuscitate his popularity.
The pollsters note ‘Americans have become considerably less inclined to consider President Joe Biden as embodying certain positive personal qualities and characteristics’. His falling reputation is highlighted in a tweet summarizing the key findings of the poll.
The survey underscored that the most significant dip relates to the belief that Biden can effectively manage the government. However, his scores across the board have seen a decline, shedding at least six percentage points on each measure.
Despite these disappointing figures, Biden still outperforms Trump in three categories: ‘Is likable’ (57% compared to Trump’s 37%), ‘Cares about the needs of people like you’ (48% compared to Trump’s 42%), and ‘Is honest and trustworthy’ (46% compared to Trump’s 35%). Yet, these numbers are just barely above water, begging the question, will they sink or swim in the turbulent political currents?
