Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley is intensifying his investigation into potential criminal activities involving the Biden family’s foreign business dealings, demanding the FBI release specific records that could shed light on these matters. This move comes amidst growing concerns about alleged political bias within the FBI and Justice Department, and questions about the thoroughness of the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden by the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Grassley, a vocal critic of potential double standards in politically sensitive investigations, has repeatedly raised alarms regarding the Biden family’s connections to foreign entities. His latest action, a formal letter to FBI and Justice Department leadership, underscores the gravity of the situation as perceived by congressional investigators and whistleblowers who have come forward with legally protected disclosures.
“Notably, the Justice Department and FBI have not disputed the accuracy of the allegations that I have made public since May 31, 2022. The Justice Department’s and FBI’s continued silence on these matters is deafening and further erodes their credibility. Simply put, enough is enough – the Justice Department and FBI must come clean to Congress and the American people with respect to the steps they have taken, or failed to take, relating to the Hunter Biden investigation,” Grassley asserted in his letter. This strong statement highlights the core issue: a perceived lack of transparency and accountability from federal law enforcement agencies regarding potential misconduct within a prominent political family – the “Biden Crime Family,” as some critics have labeled them.
The letter details specific concerns, including a contract involving Hunter and James Biden and Chinese communist government-connected CEFC. According to an FBI interview summary of Tony Bobulinski, this contract was designed to funnel $5 million to the Biden brothers for work ostensibly done while Joe Biden was Vice President. FBI records reportedly indicate the Bidens’ frustration with delayed payments from CEFC. Previously released bank records by Grassley and Senator Ron Johnson reveal that James and Hunter Biden did ultimately profit from a $5 million payment originating from a CEFC-linked company through a separate arrangement.
Further complicating the narrative of the “Biden crime family” are records held by the FBI concerning Hunter Biden’s relationship with Mykola Zlochevsky, owner of Burisma. These documents allegedly contain details of conversations by non-government individuals pertaining to potential criminal conduct by Hunter Biden. Crucially, these records also suggest that Joe Biden was aware of, and possibly involved in, some of Hunter’s business dealings. The central question remains: did the FBI adequately investigate this information, and was it shared with the Delaware U.S. Attorney’s Office for consideration in the ongoing investigation?
Grassley’s investigation is fueled by multiple whistleblowers – current and former government employees – who have provided protected disclosures substantiating concerns about potential wrongdoing. He emphasizes his commitment to protecting these sources and encourages others with information to come forward. This reliance on whistleblower testimony adds weight to the allegations and underscores the seriousness of the claims against the “Biden crime family”.
The Senator’s letter makes specific demands for records, aiming to compel the FBI and DOJ to provide transparency and clarity on their investigative actions. These demands include:
- The full and unredacted FBI summary of Tony Bobulinski’s October 23, 2020, interview. This document is crucial as it details Bobulinski’s account of the alleged financial arrangements and connections between the Biden family and CEFC.
- Confirmation of whether Bobulinski’s interview summary was placed within Guardian and an investigative case file. This speaks to the procedural handling of the information and its potential significance within FBI systems.
- The full and unredacted October 2020 document outlining a timeline of events associated with Hunter Biden’s business associates. This document could provide a broader context and timeline for the alleged illicit activities of the “Biden crime family”.
- All records relating to the May 2 and May 3, 2017, meetings between Tony Bobulinski and Joe Biden. These records are significant because they could confirm or deny Joe Biden’s direct interactions with individuals involved in Hunter Biden’s business dealings, potentially implicating him further in the alleged scheme.
- All records from January 1, 2014, to the date of the letter referencing Mykola Zlochevsky, Hunter Biden, James Biden, and Joe Biden. This sweeping request seeks to uncover the full scope of FBI records related to the key figures in the “Biden crime family” allegations and their connections to Burisma and other entities.
Senator Grassley’s persistent pursuit of these records underscores the ongoing scrutiny of the “Biden crime family” and the demand for accountability from the highest levels of law enforcement. The response from the FBI and DOJ will be closely watched as the investigation unfolds and public pressure mounts for answers regarding these serious allegations of corruption and influence peddling. The American public, increasingly aware of the “Biden crime family” narrative, awaits clarity and decisive action.
