Hunter Biden says U.S. prosecutor investigating his taxes

 

FILE PHOTO: Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden, celebrates onstage at the election rally, after the news media announced that Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware is investigating his tax affairs.

 

"I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors," Hunter Biden said in a statement.

 

He said he learned of the investigation for the first time on Tuesday when prosecutors informed his lawyer of the probe.

 

The Biden transition team on Wednesday released a statement saying, "President-elect Biden is deeply proud of his son, who has fought through difficult challenges, including the vicious personal attacks of recent months, only to emerge stronger."

 

CNN reported that investigators have been examining multiple financial issues, including whether Hunter Biden and his associates violated tax and money laundering laws in business dealings in foreign countries, principally China, according to two people briefed on the probe.

 

The investigation began as early as 2018, predating the arrival of William Barr as attorney general, two people briefed on the investigation told CNN.

 

Reuters could not confirm the reports. The U.S. Attorney's Office declined to comment.

 

Hunter Biden became a focus of attacks from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in the campaign for the White House.

 

Trump and Republicans have questioned potential conflicts of interest from his position on the board of a Ukrainian energy company at the time Democrat Joe Biden served as vice president. Trump's actions in connection with the Ukrainian matter resulted in his impeachment by the Democrat-majority U.S. House of Representatives last January.

 

Trump also called during the campaign for China to investigate the involvement of Biden’s son in a fund that sought to raise Chinese capital. Trump accused the younger Biden of using his position of influence to secure China's financial backing for his investments.

 

Trump never provided evidence to support this claim and Hunter Biden has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

 

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Tim Ahmann and Jonathan Oatis)

 

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7 minutes ago, webfact said:

CNN reported that investigators have been examining multiple financial issues, including whether Hunter Biden and his associates violated tax and money laundering laws in business dealings in foreign countries, principally China, according to two people briefed on the probe.

Hang on a minute. These claims that Biden jr was taking money from China ( Russia/Ukraine) have been debunked. The laptop containing all the evidence and proof and involvement of other significant family members was confirmed as a fabrication and Russian disinformation, right? Tony Bobulinski who was heavily featured in the emails, and personally confirmed the veracity of them and the Biden families involvement has been forgotten and is not newsworthy. So how is he now being investigated for tax avoidance bearing from activities that did not happen? This is so confusing.

So I guess early next year we can look to forwards to new series on Netflix of House Of Biden and Prison Escape Trump special

6 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Hang on a minute. These claims that Biden jr was taking money from China ( Russia/Ukraine) have been debunked. The laptop containing all the evidence and proof and involvement of other significant family members was confirmed as a fabrication and Russian disinformation, right? Tony Bobulinski who was heavily featured in the emails, and personally confirmed the veracity of them and the Biden families involvement has been forgotten and is not newsworthy. So how is he now being investigated for tax avoidance bearing from activities that did not happen? This is so confusing.

I fail to see how his computer and all the other conspiracies have anything to do with his taxes.   

 

11 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Hang on a minute. These claims that Biden jr was taking money from China ( Russia/Ukraine) have been debunked. The laptop containing all the evidence and proof and involvement of other significant family members was confirmed as a fabrication and Russian disinformation, right? Tony Bobulinski who was heavily featured in the emails, and personally confirmed the veracity of them and the Biden families involvement has been forgotten and is not newsworthy. So how is he now being investigated for tax avoidance bearing from activities that did not happen? This is so confusing.

So you know that the investigation is pursuing leads that are purportedly documented in that computer or that support what Bobulinski claims?

24 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Hang on a minute. These claims that Biden jr was taking money from China ( Russia/Ukraine) have been debunked. The laptop containing all the evidence and proof and involvement of other significant family members was confirmed as a fabrication and Russian disinformation, right? Tony Bobulinski who was heavily featured in the emails, and personally confirmed the veracity of them and the Biden families involvement has been forgotten and is not newsworthy. So how is he now being investigated for tax avoidance bearing from activities that did not happen? This is so confusing.

What on earth are you talking about. 

The president elect son is under investigation! Go figure !

Just now, riclag said:

The president elect son is under investigation! Go figure !

The current President is under investigation! Go figure!

28 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

Hang on a minute. These claims that Biden jr was taking money from China ( Russia/Ukraine) have been debunked. The laptop containing all the evidence and proof and involvement of other significant family members was confirmed as a fabrication and Russian disinformation, right? Tony Bobulinski who was heavily featured in the emails, and personally confirmed the veracity of them and the Biden families involvement has been forgotten and is not newsworthy. So how is he now being investigated for tax avoidance bearing from activities that did not happen? This is so confusing.

Don't get confused it will be all sorted out ,Finally!

Just now, riclag said:

Don't get confused it will be all sorted out ,Finally!

You realize that your statement encompasses virtually any outcome?

4 minutes ago, placeholder said:

You realize that your statement encompasses virtually any outcome?

Wisdom comes with experience! ????

3 minutes ago, riclag said:

I'm wondering "when" they started that investigation on the kid! Thats very very important !

"The investigation began as early as 2018, predating the arrival of William Barr as attorney general, two people briefed on the investigation told CNN."

The son of the VP catching a ride on Air Force 2 to make a deal in China should at the very least warrant an audit.  Hinkey to say the least.

52 minutes ago, riclag said:

The president elect son is under investigation! Go figure !

The current president is under investigation, go figure.

12 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

The son of the VP catching a ride on Air Force 2 to make a deal in China should at the very least warrant an audit.  Hinkey to say the least.

 

So one expects no complaints / whining from trump world when trump and his children are thoroughly investigated by NY State - given their track record {fraud with charities etc) one can expect a number of charges.

Easy to solve.  Just do like Trump's kids have done.  Refuse to participate and don't pass over any materials.  Fight it for years in the courts.

 

Can't wait until Barr is gone.  What a horrible AG.

1 minute ago, Jeffr2 said:

 

Can't wait until Barr is gone.  What a horrible AG.

from the op

 

"The investigation began as early as 2018, predating the arrival of William Barr as attorney general, two people briefed on the investigation told CNN."

18 minutes ago, Sujo said:

Nice to see you admit he is president elect.

 

but do note, nowhere does it say biden is under investigation or any inference he took anything. You just made that up.

Pls point out where in my post I claim that biden is under investigation or inferred he took anything, otherwise retract your false smear. I made no claim of the sort, and did not even mention Joe Biden by name at all.

 

 I do not admit he is president elect, IMO there is no such thing at least not until the electoral college votes, just following the rules.

A troll post has been removed.

 

7 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

from the op

 

"The investigation began as early as 2018, predating the arrival of William Barr as attorney general, two people briefed on the investigation told CNN."

Meh so what hey here’s a thought I’ll bet he payed taxes unlike someone we know ehhh?

12 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

from the op

 

"The investigation began as early as 2018, predating the arrival of William Barr as attorney general, two people briefed on the investigation told CNN."

And started up in earnest under Barr, just before the elections.  Remember?

I'll now repeat something I saw posted several times on other forums: "They're lucky Hunter wasn't the one running. He's traveling the world, he's got the hottest Instagram hookers, the best drugs. He'd win by a landslide. He's living the dream." ????

 

Jokes aside, I find it quite telling that in the days leading up to the election, whoever was attempting to subvert Biden's chances with this treasure trove of info from the stolen laptop or whatever, could only give us tons and tons of pics of Hunter's escapades. Sure, he's a party animal, and certainly has some issues. But there was no smoking gun tying him nor Dad to China or whoever.

 

That being said, it's definitely time for Hunter to go away now. He has no business anywhere near politics with those issues. I'm sure he's got enough stashed away for a nice retirement in a cabin by a lake, clean and sober.

14 minutes ago, TopDeadSenter said:

 

 

 I do not admit he is president elect, IMO there is no such thing at least not until the electoral college votes, just following the rules.

Er - I'm not aware your hero Trump has built any kind of reputation for following rules, he tends to tear the rule book up instead.

Perhaps he subscribes to the aphorism rules are for the obedience of fools, and the guidance of wise men.

It is really a very simple proposition . If Hunter or anyone else did something illegal with his taxes or anything else he should face the consequences like anyone else. I don't know what all the brouhaha is all about. 

Just now, sirineou said:

It is really a very simple proposition . If Hunter or anyone else did something illegal with his taxes or anything else he should face the consequences like anyone else. I don't know what all the brouhaha is all about. 

The brouhaha is about Trump acolytes and sycophants being enabled to do look over there.

2 minutes ago, sirineou said:

It is really a very simple proposition . If Hunter or anyone else did something illegal with his taxes or anything else he should face the consequences like anyone else. I don't know what all the brouhaha is all about. 

Hunter is a favorite target of Trump's cult members.  Along with AOC, Hillary, Obama, etc, etc, etc.  All dog whistles meant to rile up the clueless.

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

You realize that your statement encompasses virtually any outcome?

We already know the outcome and that justus will prevail.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors," Hunter Biden said in a statement.

Dignify and decent reply to the allegation. Quite a contrast to Ivanka’s political harassment jibe in her campaign fund probe. 

He should be investigated. And I am sure Biden will not ask DOJ to intervene. Unlike other presidents.

Please stay on topic.  A number of posts have been removed along with replies.  I think drug addiction and hair sniffing are a bit far afield.