Records unveiled from the revered White House have illuminated an intriguing connection involving a counsel for Hunter Biden, the president’s son, and the president along with one of First Lady Jill Biden’s senior assistants. This noteworthy meeting transpired shortly before a key moment: when the President’s offspring decided not to yield to a congressional subpoena. As per the acclaimed New York Post, Hunter Biden’s legal representative, Abbe Lowell, had a significant discussion with Anthony Bernal, a loyal aide to Jill Biden since the previous decade, during an encounter in the East Wing of the White House on December 11, 2023.
Moreover, the White House visitor logs indicated that Lowell had another meeting with President Joe Biden right around the same time. Interestingly, it seemed this meeting might have dovetailed with an official Hanukkah celebration that took place on the same day, nudging us to view these interactions in a broader context.
High-ranking government figures have raised questions about these meetings. ‘In order to bring clarity to the American people, it is imperative that the White House lays open the specifics of these gatherings,’ insisted House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY). However, despite multiple requests, the White House remains reluctant to dispel the fog surrounding these events.
In a surprising sequence of events, Hunter Biden did not appear before congressional investigators as previously scheduled for his deposition two days post the White House visit. This delay coincided with an ongoing corruption-focused impeachment inquiry concerning the president. Notably, other people in the president’s close circle, including his brother James Biden, Hunter Biden’s art dealer, and several business associates, were also recipients of congressional subpoenas.
Upon the day slated for the deposition, Hunter Biden did make an appearance on Capitol Hill. However, rather than going through with the initially planned meeting with investigators, he chose an unexpected route and held an impromptu press briefing. During this briefing, he emphatically clarified that his business affairs, both domestic and overseas — which included interactions with China and Ukraine — did not involve his father financially.
Shortly afterwards, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shared insights, suggesting that President Biden was ‘attuned’ with his son’s planned expressions at the sudden press briefing. This sequence of events seems to imply a coordinated effort between father and son.
Hunter Biden eventually consented to participate in the deposition, but not before a looming possibility of being held in contempt of Congress by House Republicans. The deposition took place in late February, several months into the year.
Within the deposition’s transcript, Hunter Biden concurred with the reference of his father as the ‘big guy’ in a specific message relating to a suggested business transaction with an organization based in China. The ambiguous term ‘big guy’ warranted additional attention since it had originated within internal communications.
Subsequently, Hunter Biden turned down an offer to deliver a statement before the Oversight Committee at a public hearing slated for March. Abbe Lowell, his attorney, mentioned an unavoidable clash in scheduling as the primary reason behind the refusal.
In an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, James Comer made assertive claims: ‘It’s time to hold people accountable for the crimes after establishing the miscarriages of justice. And Joe Biden must be prepared to field questions from the Oversight Committee.’ In the conversation, Comer referenced multiple statements from Biden associates that indicated President Biden was the anchor point in ‘marketing the Biden brand.’
Furthermore, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) of the House Judiciary, together with Comer, drafted a subpoena for Devon Archer, once closely associated with Hunter Biden, last Thursday. This subpoena was aimed at obtaining documents connected to Biden family business dealings that were initially requested in August 2023.
These unfolding events depict a complex narrative fraught with unanswered questions regarding public figures and their strategies, and underline the imperative for greater transparency in these matters.
As the chapters of this saga continue to be written, the American public and political leaders alike are left grappling with the intricacies of these allegations. Further information, particularly from the White House, will be paramount to not only clear the cloud of doubt but also ensure the operation of the nation remains firmly grounded in the principles of accountability and fair governance.
