Jonathan Turley dismisses claims that Joe Biden must personally receive a bribe as “pretty fallacious.”
Law Professor Jonathan Turley Dismisses Claims That President Joe Biden Must Have Received Direct Payment in Family’s Overseas Business Dealings
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley has refuted allegations that President Joe Biden would only be liable in his family’s foreign business dealings if he personally received payment. Turley argued that while direct evidence of the president accepting money from a foreign agent would be the strongest proof, there is no legal standard that requires Biden to have received a bribe directly in order to be found guilty of illegal behavior.
Turley made these remarks during his testimony in front of the House Oversight Committee, stating, “There’s been repeated statements that you need to show that President Biden accepted direct money in order for this to constitute a benefit even under criminal cases, the deal with bribery, extortion, the Hobbs Act. The courts actually have rejected that and said that money going to family members is, in fact, a benefit.”
While acknowledging that a direct payment would present the strongest case, Turley emphasized that the notion that millions of dollars going to a politician’s family is not considered a benefit is fallacious.
Professor Jonathan Turley: “This idea that you can have millions going to a politician’s family and that’s not a benefit, I think is pretty fallacious.” pic.twitter.com/C7edZ3Nnu3
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No evidence has been found of a direct payment made to Biden by a foreign agent. However, there is evidence suggesting that the president had knowledge of and may have been involved in his family’s business schemes.
According to one of Hunter Biden’s former business partners, Devon Archer, the family’s business largely revolved around selling the “illusion of access” to the Biden family patriarch. Archer also claimed that the president had occasionally participated in meetings his son held with foreign businessmen.
Recently, House Republicans released evidence showing that Hunter received over $250,000 in 2019 from Chinese business partners. The money was transferred to the president’s Delaware address, even though Hunter was residing in California at the time.
The president has denied any involvement in his family’s business dealings with foreign agents. Despite the release of IRS whistleblower documents by House Republicans, the White House continues to downplay the evidence against Biden.
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“House Republicans have again cried wolf and provided no evidence tying President Biden to wrongdoing,” stated a White House spokesperson in response to the allegations. “Instead of wasting time with media stunts trumpeting half-baked conspiracy theories, House Republicans should realize the clock is ticking — it’s time they stop trying to distract and start focusing on priorities that matter to the American people, like doing their jobs to prevent a government shutdown that would inflict real pain on working families.”
What specific allegations have been made regarding the Biden family’s overseas business dealings?
E allegations arise from the fact that Biden’s family, particularly his son Hunter Biden, has been involved in overseas business dealings. These dealings have received criticism and scrutiny, with allegations of possible corruption and conflicts of interest.
Turley’s argument is that the law does not require a direct payment to the President himself in order to constitute a benefit or potential illegal behavior. Instead, the money going to family members can also be seen as a benefit to the President. This interpretation is supported by legal precedents that have recognized that financial transactions involving family members can be considered a benefit to the individual in question.
It should be noted that the absence of direct evidence does not necessarily mean that there is no wrongdoing. Investigations may still be ongoing, and evidence could potentially come to light in the future. However, Turley’s point is that the lack of a direct payment does not automatically exonerate the President or remove the possibility of legal implications.
The controversy surrounding the Biden family’s overseas business dealings raises important questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest. It is imperative for public officials to maintain the highest standard of ethics and accountability. Even if no illegal behavior is ultimately proven, the optics and perception of potential impropriety can undermine public trust and confidence in the government.
As the investigation continues, it is crucial to allow due process and the legal system to unfold. Accusations should be examined objectively, and evidence should be scrutinized thoroughly before drawing any conclusions. It is essential for the truth to be revealed and for appropriate actions to be taken if any wrongdoing is found.
In conclusion, Professor Jonathan Turley’s dismissal of the notion that President Joe Biden must have received a direct payment in his family’s overseas business dealings in order for there to be legal implications is an important reminder of the complexities of the law. While direct evidence of a payment would be the strongest proof, the law recognizes that benefits can also be derived from financial transactions involving family members. The allegations surrounding the Biden family’s overseas business dealings should be examined objectively and thoroughly, considering the principles of transparency and accountability in public office.
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