Hunter Biden's friend and financial backer Kevin Morris had “access” to Biden's White House while supporting Hunter financially, said House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer. revealed on Thursday.
Morris kept Hunter Biden financially afloat with loans worth at least $5 million, then met with President Joe Biden and gained “access” to Biden's White House, Comer said in the article. Stated. press release After transcribing Morris' interview. (Related: Hunter Biden and Kevin Morris set up unusual payment structure for $875,000 art purchase, testimony shows)
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) speaks to the media at the Rayburn House Office Building on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has ignored a subpoena from Congress to testify privately ahead of a House vote on the impeachment inquiry against his father. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
“Shortly after meeting Hunter Biden at a Joe Biden campaign event in 2019, Kevin Morris began paying Hunter Biden’s tax liability to protect then-presidential candidate Joe Biden from political liability. Kevin Morris admitted to “loaning” at least $5 million to the president's son. These 'loans' do not have to be repaid until after the next presidential election, and the 'loans' may eventually be forgiven,” Comer said.
“Kevin Morris has accessed President Biden's White House and has spoken to President Biden because he is not financially distressing President Biden's son. “We are following a familiar pattern of having access to Biden himself. We will continue to do more interviews this month and next, and continue to track the facts to understand the full scope of corruption within President Biden and his family,” Comer added.
Comer's release said Morris donated between $500,000 and $700,000 to Democrats, but did not gain “access” to the White House until the Biden administration. He toured the White House with Hunter Biden and attended a White House wedding and July 4 picnic, according to the announcement.
IRS Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler testified In December, Morris revealed before the House Ways and Means Committee that he had given Hunter Biden an estimated $4.9 million in financial aid. IRS officials indicated that Morris had been in contact with Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
“There is reason to believe that Kevin Morris was on the phone with the presidential campaign before Joe Biden secured the presidency.” Mr. Ziegler said:. (Related: Prosecutors ignore obvious 'campaign finance crimes' accused by IRS whistleblower, memo shows)
Morris is previously identified As a third party responsible for paying Hunter Biden's nearly $2 million in delinquent taxes. He is a Hollywood lawyer known for his work with the creators of “South Park.”
Hunter Biden's federal taxes indictment Identified a “personal friend” in California responsible for giving Hunter Biden more than $1 million in financial aid in 2020 alone. Biden pleaded not guilty to the tax charges at his January 11 arraignment.
Morris sent Email In February 2020, he warned Hunter Biden's accountant and lawyer about the “risks” surrounding his delinquent taxes. (Related: Hunter Biden's financial backers fear political 'risk' posed by delinquent tax returns, documents show)
Please read the email:
“You still need to file your return on Monday. We are at considerable personal and political risk to receive your return. I apologize for putting you under pressure earlier. Please resolve the issue as soon as possible. Send me the list,” Morris said.
Hunter Biden's uncle and business partner, James Biden, thanked him “on behalf of the family” for his financial support, a report said. memo Transcript of a September 2022 interview with James Biden by federal agents. (Related: Hunter Biden's fixer reportedly supports documentary about his life)
Morris is reportedly helping pay for Hunter Biden's legal costs and encouraging him to fight aggressively against his political opponents. Morris is also said to have received a stake in Chinese company BHR from Hunter Biden. washington free beacon.
According to Comer's release, Hollywood producer Lanette Phillips introduced Morris to Biden at a campaign event for President Joe Biden in September 2019. Morris began giving money to Hunter Biden in January 2020, before the written agreement was signed, according to the release.
His financial support for the younger Biden also included payments to ex-wife Kathleen Buhl and Landen Roberts, the mother of his love child, the release states.
Hunter Biden's private deposition in Congress is scheduled for February 28th.
