Two former business associates hunter biden As Congressional Republicans move forward with their impeachment inquiry against President Biden, he testified publicly at the Capitol on Wednesday, leading to some tense and revealing moments.
Tony Bobulinski, a U.S. Navy veteran and former Hunter Biden business partner, appeared publicly at a House Oversight Committee hearing. Jason Galanis, another Hunter Biden business associate serving a 14-year sentence, testified virtually from the Federal Penitentiary Camp, a minimum-security prison for male inmates in Montgomery, Alabama. did.
Democrats have invited Lev Parnas, who was sentenced to 20 months in prison for violations related to campaign finance, wire fraud and false statements, to testify about his work with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine issues.
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Tony Bobulinski (center), Hunter Biden’s former business partner, testified Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about allegations of “diversion of influence” by the Biden family. (Getty Images)
‘Blatant lie’: Bobulinski accuses Hunter Biden of lying under oath
Bobulinski said Wednesday that Hunter Biden lied under oath when he spoke to lawmakers about his involvement in his father’s business dealings earlier this year.
In response to Bobulinski’s questions, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, said, “During his deposition, Hunter Biden stated that his father was not involved in his business in any capacity and that he had no relationship with his father.” He repeated his sworn testimony that there was no connection.” Here’s just one example: “Just for the record, under oath and under penalty of perjury, my father has never been involved in my business. I have never asked for any involvement.” “In my business, my father has never profited from my business. I have never asked anyone or my father for anything.”
“But the Ways and Means Committee released WhatsApp messages provided by an IRS whistleblower showing Hunter Biden wrote on July 30, 2017: “Promises come true. I’m sitting here waiting for a call from my father.” Additionally, you testified that Hunter was not shy about his ability to call his father, and that Devin Archer He testified that there were multiple instances in which Hunter put his father on speakerphone.
“Mr. Bobulinski, was Hunter Biden telling the truth when he testified under oath that his father was not involved in any business dealings?” Smith asked.
Bobulinski replied, “No, that’s not true. Those are all blatant lies.”
Bobulinski claims President Biden’s son and brother committed ‘perjury’
During Wednesday’s hearing, Bobulinski said Hunter Biden and the president’s brother Jim Biden committed perjury.
Bobulinski claims in a transcript of an interview with the House Oversight Committee in February that Hunter Biden “lyed throughout his entire testimony,” which appears to be an example of Hunter Biden’s “perjury.” The content was presented.
Hunter Biden “lied to the committee about material details about financial demands and threats.” [the] Bobulinski said the text message read “CEFC” on July 30 and July 31, 2017.
“He used his father’s presence in that infamous email to the powerful CEFC to immediately pay Hunter,” Bobulinski said.
Additionally, Bobulinski claimed on Wednesday: james biden The president’s brother also “told extensive lies and perjured himself in the transcript of the February 21st interview.”
“As an example, on page 100 of his record, Jim is specifically asked, “Do you remember meeting with Hunter Biden, Tony Bobulinski, and Joe Biden?”
“Jim’s response was, ‘Absolutely not,'” Bobulinski added.
Later in the hearing, Bobulinski said that during a 2017 meeting with James Biden, the Biden family was able to conduct business despite the president’s high profile because of “plausible deniability.” He claimed to have admitted it.
James Biden in Washington, DC, on February 21st. (Jim Watson/AFP)
Committee Democrats and Republicans fight over whose witnesses are more reliable
During Wednesday’s hearing, Democratic and Republican lawmakers battled over which witness was more reliable.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat who represents Washington, D.C., began by noting that Galanis was convicted of financial crimes and said he is serving a long sentence in federal prison.
Following her lead, Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., also mentioned Galanis’ conviction, but said that he had “voiced a lot of rhetoric and heated air” that seemed worthy of impeaching President Biden. There are no facts at all,” Bobulinski said.
“No one on their side will even tell us what an impeachable felony or misdemeanor is. This suggests they are moving toward criminal referral, and they are not willing to let their own witnesses know. We need to start by looking,” Raskin said.
Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) pushed back by reminding Norton and Raskin that the witness, Galanis, was a partner of Hunter Biden.
“That’s why he’s here. We have their partners. You could have invited your partners, but you invited this guy,” Kamel said of Giuliani’s former aide Parnas. he said with a gesture.
The members began talking to each other, then Comer moved on to questioning Rep. Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.).
Grossman began by pointing out that Parnas was also convicted and served time in federal prison.
Hunter Biden’s former business associate Jason Galanis (inset) testified from prison to members of Congress working on the impeachment inquiry against President Biden. (Facebook | Associated Press)
Former Hunter Biden associates testify publicly in next phase of impeachment inquiry
Bobulinski says he targeted Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and ‘begged’ him to see phone evidence
Bobulinski on Wednesday asked Representative Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and his staff to join him to review text message evidence stored on his BlackBerry phone regarding alleged misconduct by members of the Biden family. He said he “begged” to be seated.
Bobulinski’s comments came after Khanna declined to question Bobulinski, speaking only to Parnas.
“As you may have noticed, Congressman Khanna was quick to get out of here, but he didn’t address me based on the fact that I’m sitting here testifying before the world. I’m actually tired of sitting here and it’s true,” Bobulinski said shortly after Khanna’s term expired.
Bobulinski said, “There is a message that Ro Khanna sent me that I would like to share with both Democrats and Republicans: ‘You must always be honest and always remind me to be a man of integrity. ‘He showed me,’ he said. “I had begged him to appear on CNN in October 2020 and let the world know.”
“I have had a number of email exchanges with Congressman Ro Khanna in 2021 and 2022, where I asked him and his staff to sit down with me and talk about my BlackBerry phone, which is something that Democrats are very focused on. “I looked at the phone and begged them to hire forensic experts to look into all the crimes. Factual information that I had,” he added. “So the fact that he rushed out of here without even talking to me is disgusting to me.”
In a statement to FOX News Digital on the matter, Khanna said, “I have reviewed the extensive information submitted to the committee on this issue. has always respected Tony’s contributions to our country and will continue to do so.” “I will continue to take my responsibilities on the committee seriously and review all evidence,” she said.
Regarding Bobulinski’s claim that he spoke with the California lawmaker about the evidence, a spokesperson for Khanna told Fox, “Tony has reached out several times and Congressman Khanna respects Tony’s service.” “He has always been kind to us, but he has made it clear that no evidence will affect the evidence.” This will need to be considered through the committee process. ”
Democrats challenge Republican chairmen to hold up Biden impeachment vote
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, called on Comer and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to vote to impeach Biden during Wednesday’s hearing. He argued that he would do so if he could indeed find sufficient evidence that he had committed a serious crime. and a misdemeanor.
The exchange came after Moskowitz asked Bobulinski if he thought Biden had committed high crimes and misdemeanors and should be impeached.
“I believe that with all the evidence he has gathered, he has proven that Joe Biden committed high crimes and misdemeanors,” Bobulinski said.
Mr. Moskowitz went on to ask Mr. Bobulinski whether he thought Mr. Comer and Mr. Jordan had proven that Mr. Biden had committed a high crime or misdemeanor. “I know he committed high crimes and misdemeanors, and I was involved and saw them happen,” Bobulinski responded.
“What I’m saying is, the Speaker hasn’t moved on that yet. So, look, Mr. Speaker, we’ve got about three and a half minutes here. So let’s do the impeachment,” Moskowitz joked. I suggested. “So if you’re going to impeach him, why would he continue to waste millions of taxpayer dollars if you believe he’s proven he committed high crimes and misdemeanors? ”
Moskowitz went on to make a derisive motion for a vote, asking either Jordan or Comer to vote on it, but neither did so.
Jordan responded that the Republican-led committee would not do an “immediate impeachment,” referring to the 2019 Democratic impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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When Comer announced the hearing earlier this month, he invited Hunter Biden to testify publicly, following his eldest son’s repeated requests. Hunter, through his attorney Abby Lowell, declined the invitation.
Fox News’ Brandon Gillespie and Brooke Singman contributed to this report.
