The investigation into Hunter Biden’s foreign business ventures delves deep into whether the FBI ever issued warnings about the national security risks involved.
At a Glance
- The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project sued federal agencies for records on warnings given to Joe Biden about Hunter’s business dealings.
- The lawsuit seeks information about defensive briefings given to Biden or his family related to Hunter’s finances.
- Evidence reveals the FBI knew Hunter Biden’s laptop was not Russian disinformation but allowed social media to think otherwise.
- The Justice Department faces scrutiny over its handling of Hunter Biden’s foreign ventures and the potential conflicts of interest involved.
Lawsuit Seeks FBI Records
The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has filed a lawsuit against the FBI, CIA, and other federal agencies seeking records to confirm whether President Joe Biden or his family received briefings about Hunter Biden’s foreign business ventures. The core of the lawsuit is to uncover whether any advisories were provided regarding the potential national security risks and conflicts of interest stemming from these dealings.
Defensive briefings are critical security alerts given to officials who might be targeted by foreign intelligence. This lawsuit stems from a lack of compliance with FOIA requests by the Heritage Foundation, indicating a serious need for transparency regarding these briefings.
FBI’s Role in Social Media Controversy
Key inflamed points include FBI Section Chief Laura Dehmlow’s testimony that personnel who warned social media companies about a potential Russian “hack and leak” operation were aware Hunter Biden’s laptop was authentic. Yet, the FBI did not clarify this to social media, leading them to assume the New York Post story was Russian disinformation.
“The Heritage records requests ‘go to the heart of whether President Biden or his family were, at a minimum, made aware of the potential Kompromat that could have been developed against the then-Vice President and future President of the United States as a result of his son’s foreign business dealings,’ says the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Washington DC District Court.”
The FBI came under fire for not addressing the laptop’s authenticity, despite having it since December 2019. This omission contributed to the suppression of the story prior to the November 2020 election.
Justice Department and Informant Allegations
The Justice Department has been scrutinized for its handling of the misinformation surrounding Hunter Biden’s foreign dealings. Allegations include attempts by a longtime FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, to disseminate false information about Joe Biden after meeting with Russian operatives. These actions raise significant concerns about potential foreign interference and misinformation.
Hunter Biden’s laptop included compromising photos and emails linked to his business involvements in Ukraine and China. The Judiciary Committee’s report disclosed that a letter from former intelligence officials was drafted on a request from Biden’s adviser, Antony Blinken, adding layers of complexity to these allegations.
