Exclusive: Unsealed Transcript of House Republicans’ Interview with Hunter Biden Reveals New Details in Impeachment Investigation
The House Republican members leading the impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden made public on Thursday afternoon the transcript of their closed-door deposition with Hunter Biden, which was conducted on the previous day. The document provides valuable insights into the ongoing probe and sheds light on new developments that have emerged since the investigation began.
Background
The impeachment inquiry into President Biden was initiated by a whistleblower complaint alleging potential abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The complaint centered around concerns regarding a phone call between President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the former reportedly pressured his counterpart to investigate Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine.
The Interview with Hunter Biden
In the recently released transcript, Hunter Biden is grilled by House Republicans about his role in various business ventures and his dealings with foreign entities, specifically those based in Ukraine. Throughout the interview, the former vice president’s son maintains that he has adhered to ethical guidelines and that there is no wrongdoing on his part.
Key Highlights
1. **Ukraine Business Dealings:** Hunter Biden discusses his involvement in the Burisma Holdings board from 2014 to 2019, emphasizing that he was not involved in any decision-making process for the company and that his role was purely administrative. He also denies receiving a salary from Burisma, stating that he only received an equity compensation package.
2. **Meeting with Ukrainian Officials:** Hunter Biden admits to meeting with various Ukrainian officials, including former Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin and then-President Petro Poroshenko’s adviser Andrii Telizhenko, but maintains that these meetings were not related to his work with Burisma.
3. **Rosemont Seneca Partners:** The former vice president’s son discusses the role of Rosemont Seneca Partners, a consulting firm co-founded by Hunter Biden and Devon Archer, in his business dealings with Burisma. He states that the firm only provided consultation services and did not engage in any management or ownership of Burisma’s assets.
4. **Ethics Concerns:** Hunter Biden addresses concerns regarding ethical issues surrounding his business dealings in Ukraine while his father was vice president. He insists that he followed all guidelines and regulations, including disclosing his position on the Burisma board to the Department of State.
5. **Communication with Joe Biden:** The interview includes a line of questioning about Hunter Biden’s communication with his father regarding his business activities, but no concrete evidence of such conversations is presented in the transcript.
Implications
The release of this transcript adds a new dimension to the ongoing impeachment investigation, providing more context about Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine and shedding light on potential conflicts of interest. However, it is essential to note that the transcript does not provide definitive evidence of any wrongdoing on the part of President Biden or his son, and further investigation is necessary to determine the truth behind these allegations.
Future Developments
As the impeachment investigation continues, we can expect more revelations and developments in this story. With a new transcript released and a possible Senate trial on the horizon, it remains to be seen how this investigation will unfold and what its ultimate impact will be on the Biden administration.
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