In a recent appearance on ABC News’ ‘This Week,’ Politico investigative reporter Heidi Przybyla made a controversial statement, claiming that there is no evidence connecting President Joe Biden to his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Przybyla’s comments came amidst discussions about the 2024 presidential election and former President Donald Trump’s legal battles. She speculated on Congress’ plans post-summer recess, suggesting that they might attempt to impeach President Biden on charges that, according to her, lack both basis and evidence.
This assertion by Przybyla contradicts findings by congressional investigators and details from Hunter Biden’s laptop archive, which have been a subject of ongoing scrutiny and debate. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had previously mentioned the possibility of an impeachment inquiry, considering it a “natural step forward” and expressing concerns about potential obstruction by the Department of Justice (DOJ). In response, the White House reportedly established a war room with two dozen staffers to prepare for such an inquiry.
The House Oversight Committee has disclosed bank records indicating that the Biden family and their associates received over $20 million from various international business connections, including Ukrainian, Russian, Chinese, Romanian, and Kazakh associates. Furthermore, Hunter Biden’s former business associate, Devon Archer, testified to Congress that Joe Biden had communicated with his son’s business partners on numerous occasions.
Archer detailed meetings with individuals such as Russian oligarch Elena Baturina and Kazakh oligarch Kenes Rakishev, as well as interactions with Vadim Pozharskyi, an executive at the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma. Burisma notably paid Hunter Biden a substantial monthly fee for his board membership. Archer also suggested that the Biden family’s “brand” protected Burisma from legal scrutiny and specifically linked this protection to Joe Biden.
In addition to Archer’s testimony, IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have raised allegations concerning the DOJ’s handling of Hunter Biden’s taxes and gun possession investigation. Shapley and Ziegler have testified before Congress, claiming that Hunter Biden received special treatment from DOJ prosecutors.
Hunter Biden’s laptop archive has also raised questions, with emails and texts suggesting that he frequently covered family expenses, including bills for Joe Biden while he served as vice president.
Furthermore, DOJ whistleblowers released an FBI FD-1023 form in July, containing intelligence from a confidential source alleging that both Joe and Hunter Biden received bribes from Burisma executive Mykola Zlochevsky. Republican Kentucky Rep. James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, stated that the FBI is actively investigating the contents of this form.
As the debate over these allegations continues, it remains to be seen whether Congress will pursue impeachment proceedings against President Biden or if further developments will shed more light on the situation.