House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Tuesday that wealthy Democratic donors purchased “the majority” of Hunter Biden's artwork.
Comer issued the statement after the committee interviewed Hunter Biden's art gallerist, Georges Bergès, and learned new information about who purchased the painting of his eldest son.According to a press release, Hunter knew individuals who purchased approximately 70% of his art.
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“The majority of Hunter Biden's art has been purchased by Democratic donors, one of whom purchased Hunter Biden's art for tens of thousands of dollars shortly after Joe Biden's inauguration, and then purchased it by President Biden. The White House has a lot of work to do when it comes to misleading the American public. ” Comer said In a press release. (Related article: Former Burisma lawyer John Bretta files for retroactive FARA disclosure as Biden impeachment inquiry progresses)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 29: Representative James Comer (R-KY) attends a press conference with House Republican leadership at the U.S. Capitol on November 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. House Republican leaders spoke on a wide range of issues, including the impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Burgess told lawmakers that Kevin Morris, a friend and financial backer of Hunter Biden, bought his artwork in January 2023 for the equivalent of $875,000. Mr. Berges said Mr. Morris paid only 40% of the fee for the $875,000 acquisition, a deal that Hunter Biden and Mr. Morris were aware of the financial implications.
Berges said he had never done a deal like this before. He acknowledged that Hunter Biden's name influenced the price of his art. (RELATED: 'On behalf of the family': Hunter Biden's uncle thanks lawyer who allegedly paid Hunter's $2 million in taxes)
Comer also accused the White House of misleading the American public. Possible ethical agreement Related to Hunter Biden's art.
Morris has been identified The New York Post reported that he was a third-party donor who paid Hunter Biden's nearly $2 million in delinquent taxes in early 2020.Hunter Biden's failed guilty plea The July 2023 agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not name the third party that will shoulder Hunter Biden's tax burden.
An IRS whistleblower says Morris paid an estimated $4.9 million in Hunter Biden's personal expenses. Joseph Ziegler. He is reportedly helping pay for Hunter Biden's legal costs and encouraging him to launch an aggressive legal battle against his political opponent.
WASHINGTON DC – JANUARY 20: US President Joe Biden with his wife Dr. Jill Biden and son Hunter after being sworn in as President during the Inauguration Ceremony on the West Front of the US Capitol on January 20, 2021.・Mr. Biden hugs his daughter Ashley Biden. Washington DC. Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at today's inauguration ceremony. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
“We have reason to believe that Kevin Morris was on the phone with the presidential campaign before Joe Biden secured the presidency,” Ziegler said. testified Dec. 5, in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Comer said Democratic donor and Biden appointee Elizabeth Naftali bought Hunter Biden's first artwork for $42,000 shortly after President Joe Biden took office.president biden appointed Naftali was dispatched to the U.S. Overseas Heritage Preservation Commission in July 2022. Later that year, she spent $52,000 buying more Hunter Biden art, Comer said.
Before Joe Biden took office, Berges was unable to convince Naftali to buy Hunter Biden's art. The Oversight Committee subpoenaed Berges and Naftali in November to give depositions to committee members.
Hollywood producer Lanette Phillips introduced Berges to Hunter Biden.she Fundraiser sponsored It was given to Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign.
