What we know about Devon Archer, former business partner of Hunter Biden.

Hunter Biden’s Former Business Partner to Testify Before House Oversight Committee

Devon Archer,‍ a ​former​ business ⁣partner of Hunter Biden and a board member of Burisma, is set to testify behind closed doors on Monday ⁤before the GOP-led House ⁣Oversight Committee. The committee is currently investigating President Joe ⁣Biden’s family and their business dealings.

Controversy Surrounding​ Archer’s Testimony

Over the weekend, controversy erupted when the ⁤U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District‌ of New⁣ York‌ requested a trial‍ judge to determine a date for Archer ‌to report to prison. This request was related to an unrelated fraud conviction. The‍ timing​ of this request‍ has raised eyebrows and prompted House Republicans to call for their colleagues to return to Washington, D.C., despite Congress being in recess.

“The DOJ is⁣ now actively committing⁤ the ⁤crime of obstructing a congressional investigation,” tweeted Rep. Matt‍ Gaetz (R-FL). “If Devon Archer isn’t in the witness chair Monday, we better haul ⁢every ‍SOB at ⁣the DOJ before Congress EVERY DAY to ⁢make them pay for this.”

House Oversight‌ Chairman James Comer (R-KY) also expressed his concerns about the timing of⁣ the Department of Justice’s request ‌during a Fox News appearance​ on Sunday.

Archer’s Evading Tactics

Archer ‌has previously canceled scheduled depositions with the committee on three occasions. The ​committee issued a subpoena for his testimony last month,​ with a ‍deadline of June ⁢16, ‍which he failed to‍ meet.

The committee is eager to ⁤hear from Archer as they believe he possesses information​ relevant to their investigation. His proximity to Hunter Biden and the rest of the Biden family, particularly their business dealings, makes ​his testimony crucial.

Archer’s Role and Potential Implications

Archer served alongside Hunter Biden on the⁣ board of ‌Burisma, the Ukrainian⁢ energy ⁢company that has been at​ the center of allegations of influence peddling. He also worked with Hunter Biden on various other business ventures through their investment firm, Rosemont⁣ Seneca.

Given his close association with Hunter Biden,⁣ Archer’s testimony⁣ has the ⁤highest potential to implicate the president and his family members. The ‍committee hopes that his⁣ insights will shed light on the allegations of influence peddling.

Archer’s Introduction of Hunter to Burisma

Interestingly, it was Archer who ‍recruited Hunter⁣ Biden for the⁣ Burisma position, which raised concerns ⁤about a conflict of interest for‌ then-Vice President Joe Biden. This recruitment is one of the key focal ⁤points of ⁣the House Republican investigation into alleged influence peddling ​by⁣ Biden.

It is worth noting⁣ that another business⁢ associate of Hunter Biden, Chris Heinz,‍ declined an invitation to join Burisma. Heinz, the stepson of John Kerry, expressed strong opposition to working with Burisma, stating that it ​was unacceptable. Heinz ⁢and Archer had differing views on pursuing⁤ the ‌opportunity, with Archer and Hunter Biden deciding to proceed individually rather than‍ as part of their firm.

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