Trump Weighs In on Alleged $200,000 Payment to Biden
Former president Donald Trump has commented on what congressional investigators claim is a $200,000 “direct payment” made to President Joe Biden. This revelation has emerged as part of a Republican probe into the Biden family’s business dealings and alleged influence peddling.
President Trump took to social media on Saturday, commenting on what some Republicans say is smoking gun evidence that President Biden was directly involved in his family’s business affairs.
“Check please,” President Trump wrote in the post, which featured a screengrab of Newsmax anchor Greg Kelly holding a facsimile of a personal check for $200,000 made out to “Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
The check, obtained and released to the public by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), is part of a House Oversight Committee probe into President Biden. It states that the money was for a “loan repayment.”
It was issued by President Biden’s brother and sister-in-law, James and Sara Biden, and is dated March 1, 2018.
President Joe Biden during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on April 26, 2023. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times)
‘Troubling’
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), who has demanded documentation to prove that the payment was a loan repayment, suggests that this direct payment may be the strongest evidence yet of President Biden’s involvement in his family’s business affairs.
“Even if this was a personal loan repayment, it’s still troubling that Joe Biden’s ability to be paid back by his brother depended on the success of his family’s shady financial dealings,” said Mr. Comer in a statement.
Lawyers for Americore health told a court in July last year that the president’s brother, James Biden, received $600,000 in loans from the healthcare company “based upon representations that his last name, ‘Biden’, could ‘open doors’ and that he could obtain a large investment from the Middle East based on his political connections.”
On the same date as the check to President Biden (March 1, 2018), Americore wired a $200,000 loan to James and Sara Biden’s personal bank account.
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, listens during a hearing for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in Washington on Sept. 28, 2023. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times)
A copy of the check was obtained as part of the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing investigation into the president and his family’s business affairs.
The committee has previously released over 20 examples of evidence linking the president to his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings, with the check being the latest piece of evidence in the Republican probe.
White House spokesperson Ian Sams has dismissed the check as a “new distraction” and another one of the “silly political stunts” by Republicans aimed at damaging President Biden politically.
‘House Republicans Have Found the Money’
While President Trump has only used two words, “Check please,” his campaign has elaborated on the emerging scandal in a fundraising letter. The letter, sent out on Oct. 21, criticizes the payment.
“Crooked Joe has denied having any involvement in his family’s business dealings,” the letter states.
“When interrogated by a reporter about allegations of bribery, Biden said, ’Where’s the money? Well, it looks like House Republicans have found the money,” the letter continued.
“The coincidences just keep piling up,” the fundraising email concluded. “Anyone with even a drop of common sense will tell you that Joe Biden is a CROOK.”
Former President Donald Trump throws signed hats into the crowd at the Trump National in Bedminster, N.J., on Aug. 13, 2023. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
The White House did not respond to a request for comment from The Epoch Times regarding the check.
During his presidential campaign, Joe Biden repeatedly denied any involvement in his family’s business dealings, and he has continued to deny such allegations. However, evidence from the Republican probe, revelations from the Hunter Biden laptop, statements from Hunter Biden’s former business associate Tony Bobulinski, and testimony from Devon Archer, a former business partner of the president’s son, have challenged President Biden’s denials.
House Republicans have initiated an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over his alleged connections to his son’s business affairs.
What impact could the alleged $200,000 payment to President Biden have on public trust in the administration?
Trump Weighs In on Alleged $200,000 Payment to Biden
Former president Donald Trump has recently made comments regarding the alleged $200,000 “direct payment” made to President Joe Biden, which has emerged as part of a Republican probe into the Biden family’s business dealings and alleged influence peddling.
President Trump took to social media on Saturday, commenting on what some Republicans claim to be smoking gun evidence that President Biden was directly involved in his family’s business affairs. The comment came in the form of a post featuring a screengrab of Newsmax anchor Greg Kelly holding a facsimile of a personal check for $200,000 made out to “Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
This revelation has sparked further discussions and investigations into the Biden family’s financial activities. The Republican probe aims to uncover potential wrongdoing and shed light on the alleged influence peddling associated with the Biden family’s businesses.
The alleged $200,000 payment has raised questions about the transparency and ethics surrounding the Biden administration. Critics argue that if true, this payment could indicate a conflict of interest and directly implicate President Biden in his family’s business affairs.
As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to determine the veracity of the alleged payment and its implications on President Biden’s presidency. The outcome of this probe could significantly impact public trust in the administration and its ability to govern effectively.
In response to these allegations, President Biden’s administration has yet to release an official statement, leaving room for speculation and continued debate. It is essential for transparency and accountability that a thorough investigation takes place to determine the truth behind these claims.
The media’s role in reporting on this matter is also of utmost importance. Objectivity and unbiased reporting will be key in ensuring that the public receives accurate information regarding the alleged payment and its potential implications.
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As the investigation progresses, it is crucial for the facts to be presented objectively, and for any potential wrongdoing or conflicts of interest to be addressed appropriately. The American people deserve transparency and accountability from their elected leaders, and it is through thorough investigations and unbiased reporting that these values can be upheld.
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