The Biden family offered their services to a Chinese-government-linked energy consortium to expand its business around the world. Miranda Devine tells the tale in her new book, "Laptop from Hell."
Hunter Biden, left, reportedly helped expand Chinese influence in America for $10 million a year for three years and an $80,000 diamond from CEFC chairman Ye Jianming, right.
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Hunter Biden s former business associates exchanged text messages in April and May of 2017 about a joint venture involving a Chinese energy firm
Tony Bobulinski and James Gilliar discussed possible ways to get Joe involved in SinoHawk Holdings, which was pursuing deals with Chinese firm CEFC
Gilliar was not specific as to how Joe Biden would be involved in the venture, which included Bobulinski; Hunter Biden; Joe’s brother, Jim; and Rob Walker Joe Biden has never even considered being involved in business with his family, nor in any overseas business whatsoever, a Biden spokesperson said in October
The proposed joint venture between SinoHawk Holdings and CEFC, which was run at the time by Chinese oil mogul Ye Jianming, never materialized
Trump tweets that Barr is leaving and presents it as his own decision
But he had raged against his AG for not revealing Hunter Biden probe before election and had tried to rebuke Barr for not endorsing claims of voter fraud
In resignation letter Barr hinted at tensions with Trump over voter fraud
Barr sought to uphold existing DOJ policy against interfering in an election
Cautioned against any moves that could go public such as a subpoena
Came despite Trump and GOP lawmakers demanding Hunter probe
Hunter Biden revealed last week his taxes were under investigation
Democrats have accused Barr of acting like Trump s personal lawyer
Bill Barr (left) knew about investigations into Hunter Biden as far back as the spring, according to a report, but did not publicize it for fear of being seen as interfering in the election.