President Biden’s repeated claims of having no involvement with his family’s business affairs have come under intense scrutiny. Despite his denials, mounting evidence from bank records and witness testimonies suggests a different narrative: one where Joe Biden was not only aware of but also potentially engaged with his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates. These interactions, often described as “Biden Family Meeting” scenarios, raise serious questions about the nature of these relationships and whether they leveraged Joe Biden’s political influence for financial gain.
Bank records examined by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability reveal a pattern of communication and meetings between Joe Biden and individuals connected to Hunter Biden’s lucrative foreign ventures. These encounters included phone calls, dinners, and casual meetings with figures ranging from Russian and Kazakhstani oligarchs to a Burisma executive and Chinese nationals. Collectively, these individuals funneled millions of dollars to Hunter Biden, coinciding with these interactions involving his father, then Vice President Joe Biden.
Image of Biden speaking at a podium
Devon Archer, a long-time business associate of the Biden family, provided crucial testimony, stating definitively that Joe Biden was “the brand” being sold by his son on the international stage. This “brand” was leveraged in settings like the Café Milano in Washington, D.C., where then-Vice President Biden reportedly dined with Russian Oligarch Yelena Baturina, Kazakhstani Oligarch Kenes Rakishev, and Burisma’s representative Vadym Pozharsky. These meetings occurred while these same foreign nationals were channeling substantial sums of money to Hunter Biden. Further adding to the complexity, Joe Biden also met with Jonathan Li, a Chinese national associated with Hunter’s business dealings, and even penned a college recommendation letter for Li’s daughter.
Key Figures and the Biden Family Meetings
To understand the scope of these “biden family meeting” allegations, it’s crucial to examine specific instances and individuals involved:
Kenes Rakishev: The Kazakhstani Oligarch
Payments to the Biden Family:
- February 2014: Hunter Biden and Kenes Rakishev met in Washington, D.C.
- April 2014: Rakishev wired $142,300 to Rosemont Seneca Bohai, a Hunter Biden-linked company.
- The next day, an equivalent amount was used to purchase a sports car for Hunter Biden in New Jersey.
Meeting with Joe Biden:
- Devon Archer confirmed that Joe Biden had dinner with Kenes Rakishev at Café Milano in Spring 2014.
Image related to financial transactions or bank records
Yelena Baturina: The Russian Oligarch
Payments to the Biden Family:
- February 2014: Yelena Baturina transferred $3.5 million to Rosemont Seneca Thornton, another shell company.
- Approximately $1 million of this sum went to Devon Archer, with the rest used to establish Rosemont Seneca Bohai, used by Archer and Hunter Biden for further foreign transactions.
Meeting with Joe Biden:
- Devon Archer testified that Joe Biden also dined with Yelena Baturina at Café Milano in Spring 2014.
Vadym Pozharsky: Burisma Corporate Secretary
Payments to the Biden Family:
- Spring 2014: Hunter Biden joined the Burisma board with a $1 million annual salary.
Meeting with Joe Biden:
- Devon Archer confirmed Vadym Pozharsky was part of a dinner with then-Vice President Biden at Café Milano in Spring 2015.
Image of Vadym Pozharsky, possibly a headshot
Jonathan Li: The Chinese National
Payments to the Biden Family:
- Hunter Biden developed a business relationship with Jonathan Li during Joe Biden’s vice presidency.
- July and August 2019: Hunter Biden received wires of $10,000 and $250,000 from Wang Xin and Jonathan Li/Tan Ling respectively, originating from Beijing. Joe Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home was listed as the beneficiary address for these wires.
- October 2019: Hunter Biden’s attorney stated he received no money from BHR, omitting disclosure of payments from Jonathan Li.
Meeting with Joe Biden:
- December 2013: During a vice-presidential trip to Beijing, Hunter Biden reportedly facilitated a handshake between Jonathan Li and his father in the delegation hotel lobby.
- Devon Archer stated Joe Biden met with Jonathan Li in Beijing, had a phone call with him, and wrote recommendation letters for Li’s children.
Image of Joe Biden meeting with Chinese officials or individuals
Ye Jianming: Chairman of CEFC
Rob Walker, another Biden family associate, testified about Joe Biden’s meeting with Ye Jianming, the now-missing Chairman of CEFC, a Chinese energy company. This meeting occurred around the time Hunter Biden and his associates received $3 million from CEFC-controlled entities.
Payments to the Biden Family:
- March 2017: A CEFC entity wired $3 million to Rob Walker’s account, shortly after Joe Biden left office.
- Approximately $1,065,692 of this $3 million went to the Biden family over three months.
Meeting with Joe Biden:
- Joe Biden met with ten CEFC officials, including Ye Jianming, around the time of the $3 million payment at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C.
Image possibly depicting financial transactions or documents related to CEFC
Another image possibly depicting meetings or interactions
A third image, potentially showing individuals involved in the Biden family's business dealings
Conclusion: The Lingering Questions of Biden Family Meetings
The evidence presented by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability paints a picture that contradicts President Biden’s public statements. Through bank records and witness testimony, it’s evident that Joe Biden had multiple interactions, or “biden family meeting” instances, with his son’s foreign business associates who were collectively enriching the Biden family. These revelations raise serious ethical and potentially legal questions about the extent of Joe Biden’s knowledge and involvement in his family’s international business dealings and whether his public office was improperly leveraged for private financial benefit. The ongoing investigation continues to probe the depths of these connections and the implications for public trust and government integrity.
