GOP's Jim Jordan and James Comer Lead Probe into Biden Family's Alleged Influence Peddling

Mason Riverwind

Updated Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:35 AM CDT

GOP's Jim Jordan and James Comer Lead Probe into Biden Family's Alleged Influence Peddling

In a recent episode of "Sunday Morning Futures," Republican Representatives Jim Jordan from Ohio and James Comer of Kentucky discussed their ongoing investigation into the Biden family's alleged influence peddling. This probe has been sparked by claims involving the Biden family's interaction with Ukrainian energy firm Burisma Holdings.

At the center of the investigation is Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant now under indictment, who has claimed to possess information pertinent to the Biden family's dealings. FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged Smirnov as a formerly reliable source who had been well-compensated during his decade-long service. However, Smirnov now faces charges for allegedly concocting a false bribery scheme implicating President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and Burisma Holdings.

Further complicating the matter, it has been revealed that Smirnov had extensive contacts with Russian intelligence, as detailed in recently unsealed Justice Department court documents. Following a collapsed plea deal in July, Smirnov's arrest suggests an escalation in the investigation of his activities.

Amid these developments, Rep. Jim Jordan has questioned the disparity in legal responses, pointing out that former British spy Christopher Steele, known for the infamous Steele dossier, was not indicted for similar false claims.

House investigators have also interviewed Hunter Biden's former business associate, Jason Galanis, currently serving time for securities fraud. During the interview, Galanis shed light on the CEFC (China Energy) deal, alleging Joe Biden's crucial role in its establishment during his vice presidency. Galanis claimed that the Chinese expected Joe Biden to be an equity owner in the venture and that the Biden family leveraged Joe Biden's name and presumed involvement to attract substantial funding from international sources.

In parallel political news, former First Lady Melania Trump expressed her views on media bias in an exclusive interview with 'trending & Friends'. She shared her experiences during her husband Donald Trump's presidency, amidst the release of the book "American Woman" by New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. The book, which delves into the evolution of the First Lady's role, highlights a reported power struggle between Melania Trump and her stepdaughter Ivanka Trump, with Melania allegedly referring to Ivanka as "the princess."

The book also touches upon tensions arising from Ivanka Trump's elevated White House role, which was a source of concern for Melania, who was mindful of her media portrayal. Despite the White House's dismissal of any hidden message, the jacket Melania wore in June 2018 with the phrase "I really don’t care, do U?" is alleged in the book to have been directed at Ivanka Trump, not the media.

The intense scrutiny of Melania Trump's actions, including her fashion choices and her efforts to document her aesthetic contributions to the White House, is emblematic of the public and media attention afforded to political figures. This is further illustrated by Ivanka Trump's testimony at her father's civil trial in New York State Supreme Court.

The ongoing Biden family investigation and the inner dynamics of the Trump family continue to be focal points of political interest and media coverage, underscoring the intersection of personal relationships and political power in the United States.

Conservative Bias:

Folks, what we have here is a clear case of the liberal elite's corruption, with the Biden family smack-dab in the middle of it all. The so-called 'investigation' into President Trump was nothing but a witch hunt, yet here we have actual evidence of Joe Biden and his son Hunter caught red-handed in influence peddling with Ukraine and China, and what do we get? Silence from the mainstream media! It's a double standard of justice, where a patriot like Christopher Steele is dragged through the mud for exposing the truth, while the Bidens are getting a free pass. And don't even get me started on the media's obsession with the Trump family's internal matters. It's a distraction, folks, from the real issues at hand – the left's unending quest to undermine America's values and enrich themselves at the cost of our great nation's future.

Liberal Bias:

Once again, we're witnessing the desperate flailing of the GOP as they try to divert attention from their own party's misdeeds by launching baseless attacks on President Biden and his family. It's a pathetic attempt to smear a dedicated public servant with fabricated connections to Ukraine and China. They're parading around convicted fraudsters as 'credible' sources, while conveniently ignoring the mountain of evidence against their own ranks. And let's talk about the media's role in all this – they're quick to pounce on trivialities surrounding the Trump family, yet they're failing to hold them accountable for the real damage they've done to our democratic institutions. It's a gross display of conservative bias, protecting the powerful while they continue to erode the foundations of our society.

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