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Hunter Biden asked US embassy in Italy for help landing Burisma deal while Joe was VP: report

First son Hunter Biden, acting on behalf of a Ukrainian energy company, requested help from the US Embassy in Rome to land a lucrative business deal, while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president, according to a report. Hunter’s big ask and apparent attempt to use his father’s position of power to land the deal
byOlivia Adams
14 August 2024
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First son Hunter Biden, acting on behalf of a Ukrainian energy company, requested help from the US Embassy in Rome to land a lucrative business deal, while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president, according to a report.

Hunter’s big ask and apparent attempt to use his father’s position of power to land the deal for Bursima — the Ukrainian gas giant that he sat on the board for — came to light only after State Department records were released to the New York Times after Joe Biden ended his 2024 re-election bid last month.

First son Hunter Biden, acting on behalf of a Ukrainian energy company, requested help from the US Embassy in Rome to land a lucrative business deal, while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president, according to a report. Paul Morigi
Hunter’s big ask and apparent attempt to use his father’s position of power to land the deal for Bursima came to light only after State Department records were released to the New York Times after Joe Biden ended his 2024 re-election bid last month. Sipa USA via AP

“I want to be careful about promising too much,” a Commerce Department official at the US embassy in Italy wrote in response to Hunter’s letter, which was not released.

This is a developing story…

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Hi, I'm Olivia Adams, a political correspondent committed to providing in-depth analysis and reporting on the political landscape. With a background in political science and years of experience covering elections, government policies, and political movements, I strive to give my readers a clear and comprehensive understanding of the issues that matter.
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