A White House spokesperson says the White House had no role in decision-making regarding Hunter Biden's federal tax investigation and, separately, that President Biden has no ties to his son's business operations.
WASHINGTON — A White House spokesperson defended President Joe Biden on Friday in the wake of new accusations made public this week that his son Hunter Biden received preferential treatment in a high-profile federal tax investigation.
One of the whistleblowers shared with the committee WhatsApp messages that appeared to show Hunter Biden telling a business associate that he was with his father, and threatening that the contact would “regret” his failure to respond to a demand for payment. “Nothing has changed,” Jean-Pierre said when asked on Friday if the testimony undermines a claim by Biden that he has never discussed his son’s overseas business dealings, a claim reiterated by the president's two press secretaries in the White House.
White House spokesperson John Kirby declined questions on the subject as well, telling reporters, “If you’re going to ask about this, I am not addressing it.”the probe as free from any political interference and referred questions to the Justice Department. The Justice Department has also denied the claims.
“I cannot say whether the president had a conversation with the attorney general last night,” Jean-Pierre said. “Any verifiable words or actions of my client, in the midst of a horrible addiction, are solely his own and have no connection to anyone in his family,” said Chris Clark, adding that the period covered a time of “turmoil and addiction” for the president’s son.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Hunter Biden, fresh off his plea agreement, attends White House state dinner at White HousAccompanied by his wife, Hunter Biden’s attendance at the White House dinner comes after a court filing revealed he reached a plea agreement with the U.S. attorney for Delaware, a Trump appointee, on two tax-related counts.
Lire la suite »
WATCH LIVE: White House holds press briefing after bombshell Hunter Biden whistleblower allegations | Fox Business VideoThe investigation into the president's son is under increasing scrutiny after claims of interference.
Lire la suite »
Hunter Biden, fresh off his plea agreement, attends state dinner at White HouseHunter Biden’s attendance at the dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes two days after a court filing revealed his plea agreement regarding tax offenses.
Lire la suite »
Hunter Biden, AG Garland enjoy White House state dinner while first son faces federal chargesBoth Hunter Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland were in attendance at the White House state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Lire la suite »
White House ready to turn the page on Hunter Biden saga, but GOP keeps huntingThe White House and its allies are ready to mark Hunter Biden’s plea agreement with the Justice Department as the end of the saga involving President JoeBiden’s son, but for Republicans, it is only just beginning.
Lire la suite »