Amidst former President Trump's federal indictment, Republicans are increasing pressure on the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate President Biden's alleged involvement in a bribery scheme. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) voiced his concerns on "America Reports," echoing calls for FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland to address public doubts and reaffirm the integrity of law enforcement. Kennedy expressed his confidence in the FBI as a historically significant law enforcement agency but acknowledged concerns about politically motivated actions within the FBI and DOJ over recent years. He cited the investigation into President Trump based on information from the Hillary Clinton campaign as an example. Given Trump's prosecution, Kennedy believes the issue of selective prosecution is unavoidable, questioning the handling of Secretary Clinton's emails. He also highlighted Senator Grassley's acquisition of a whistleblower document alleging President Biden accepted bribes and that recordings of these transactions exist. Kennedy emphasized the public's right to access this information, criticizing the FBI's initial denial of the document's existence and subsequent insistence on redactions. He stressed that Wray and Garland are the only ones who can restore public trust, yet they remain elusive and unresponsive. Kennedy believes public perception, particularly in Congress, necessitates a response from the attorney general and FBI director, urging them to address the nation honestly. He warned that these concerns will persist until they do.
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently revealed on the Senate floor that the Burisma executive allegedly involved in the $5 million payment to Joe and Hunter Biden possesses 17 audio recordings of their conversations. This information is based on the FBI FD-1023 form, which was eventually shared with lawmakers after initial resistance from FBI Director Wray. This revelation follows reports that the FD-1023 form details allegations from a confidential source about a $5 million payment made to President Biden by a Burisma Holdings executive, the Ukrainian natural gas company where Hunter Biden served on the board.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer suggested the allegations extend beyond a single document, hinting at the existence of multiple FD-1023 forms with further evidence of bribery connected to the Biden family. He noted footnotes in the reviewed form referencing other 1023s and compared the situation to the Treasury Department's suspicious activity reports on the Bidens. Comer questioned the federal government's inaction regarding this potential wealth of information. House lawmakers are demanding further investigation from the FBI and DOJ, particularly in light of Trump's federal indictment on 37 charges, to which he pleaded not guilty.
