Staff Reports
Hunter Biden’s latest escapades regarding his influence peddling may have finally caught the attention of mainstream media, but the documented reality is that this isn’t a new story. The New York Times recently ignited old flames with a report detailing how the president’s son had a close, if dubious, relationship with State Department insiders—all to boost his own financial interests. It seems that the Biden family slogan could be “Connections, Connections, Connections,” wielding influence like a spatula at a backyard barbecue.
Evidence has been mounting for years that Hunter Biden could sweet-talk a frog into giving away its lily pad. Numerous documents and emails provide a clear trail of Biden reaching out to State Department officials while he was neck-deep in business dealings with the notorious Ukrainian company Burisma. His attempt to use his last name as a golden ticket has raised eyebrows since 2015, as critics and even some lawmakers started asking if this amounted to a violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. However, these questions have largely been met with the trademark deflection from mainstream political circles.
Looks like Trump was right (again)!
It is confirmed that Hunter Biden solicited U.S. government assistance in securing a contract for Ukrainian gas company Burisma while Biden was Vice President! pic.twitter.com/PGnzLHt35S
— Javon A. Price 🇺🇸 (@JavonAPrice) August 14, 2024
A prime example of this unholy alliance surfaced when Hunter sought to shut down a Ukrainian investigation into Burisma. In his grand vision for defense, Biden was spotted meeting with various State Department bigwigs, traditionally hoarding influence like a squirrel storing nuts for winter. One notable rendezvous came in 2015, where he met with Amos Hochstein, who was not only a State Department official but also tight with the former Vice President—guess which one? Despite Biden’s attempts to spin his furtive communications as casual coffee meet-ups, the stakes were staggeringly high, and they weren’t just discussing the best places to get a good cappuccino.
Hunter’s penchant for connecting with the powerful reached its climax when he contacted Antony Blinken, the current Secretary of State. At the time, Blinken was still learning the ropes as Deputy Secretary under his illustrious boss, Barack Obama. Biden’s persistent requests for a coffee chat may have been a charming way to shmooze, but one can only think of how much coffee one must consume to gain access to that level of political juice. Although Blinken said he would arrange the meeting, perhaps that was a polite way to dodge actually showing up for an awkward chat about gas companies.
And perhaps the most hilarious aspect of this whole saga? Hunter has yet to face any real consequences for these antics. While lesser mortals might have found themselves in hot water for even a fraction of what he has done, the son of a sitting president seems to skate by with nothing more than a disapproving glance from the press. His relationship with the lobbying firm Blue Star Strategies speaks volumes about the cozy arrangements back in D.C., not to mention the wild antics of trying to influence U.S. policy over coffee and croissants.
In the merry-go-round of Washington politics, where connections and power are the currency, Hunter Biden appears to be a master trader. His escapades have shown that whether it’s by using family name clout or utilizing friends within the political elite, he remains unfettered. Amid rising concerns regarding ethical behavior and potential violations of laws meant to ensure transparency, one can’t help but wonder—will there come a time when the family business gets more scrutiny than a toddler playing with matches? The answer could illuminate whether the rules apply to everyone or only plaything to the powerful.
