
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) made headlines with revelations about the expansion of the investigation into the financial activities of the Biden family during an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo.
Comer announced the issuance of new subpoenas targeting financial records from a specific institution related to Jim Biden, Sara Biden and Hunter Biden. These subpoenas were prompted by a wealth of previously undisclosed documents provided by Hunter’s former business associate, Devon Archer.
Comer on Fox Business: This morning, I issued a subpoena, for targeted financial information from a certain financial institution related to Jim Biden, Sarah Biden and Hunter Biden. This is a result of, many of the documents that Devin Archer turned over. Remember, he was…
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) May 16, 2024
“We subpoenaed and he [Archer] turned over 3.7 million documents,” Comer disclosed. These documents have uncovered a complex network of financial transactions spanning multiple countries, including China, Russia, and Romania.
The Oversight Committee has identified millions of dollars flowing through numerous shell companies and bank accounts linked to the Biden family. Comer highlighted the proliferation of bank accounts associated with the Bidens, suggesting a deliberate effort to obfuscate financial transparency.
Moreover, Comer alleged that certain shell companies were used for money laundering purposes, facilitating the transfer of funds obtained through questionable means.
Although establishing direct links to Joe Biden has proven challenging, Comer referenced two checks totaling $240,000 reportedly written by Jim Biden to his brother, adding to the scrutiny surrounding the family’s financial dealings.
Comer characterized the investigation as potentially the “biggest public corruption scandal in our lifetime,” raising concerns about foreign entities, including China and Russia, sending money to the Bidens.
Beyond financial scrutiny, Hunter Biden faces legal challenges, including a gun charge in Delaware and tax fraud charges in California. Despite recent setbacks, including a denial of a request to delay his gun trial, Hunter faces a series of legal battles in the coming months.
Comer expressed confidence in the investigation’s ability to uncover evidence of alleged corruption within the Biden family. However, he acknowledged the formidable obstacles in holding powerful individuals accountable within a system he believes often protects its own interests.
The latest developments in the investigation underscore the growing scrutiny surrounding the Biden family’s financial affairs and raise significant questions about potential ethical lapses and conflicts of interest.
🚨🧵Today, @GOPoversight sent a targeted subpoena for bank records connected to James Biden, Sara Biden, and Hunter Biden.
We know the Biden family set up over 20 shell companies & raked in over $24 million from China, Russia, and other foreign adversaries. @MariaBartiromo pic.twitter.com/kpfJpDrl41
— Rep. James Comer (@RepJamesComer) May 16, 2024