The White House reportedly “deceived” the American public about Hunter Biden's art deal, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said in a statement Tuesday.
White House officials reportedly helped craft an agreement in which a professional gallerist negotiated sales on Hunter's behalf and kept details secret from his eldest son, according to a person familiar with the arrangement. reporting Said The Washington Post in 2021.
Comer claimed On Tuesday, the committee cited a transcribed interview with Georges Bergès, the gallerist tasked with handling Hunter's art deal, and argued that the White House agreement was a “sham.” (Related: Joe Biden has been demonizing people like his son for decades)
“The Biden White House appears to have misled the American public regarding its promotion of an ethics agreement governing the sale of Hunter Biden's art,” Comer said in a press release. “Hunter Biden's gallerist had no communication with the White House regarding any such agreement to ensure any ethical compliance, and he was not aware that Hunter Biden's career as an amateur artist We have provided information to the committee that reveals what an ethical nightmare it is.”
“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 people.'' Comer continued.
🚨Breaking news🚨
Today we interviewed Hunter Biden's art dealer Georges Bergès. He revealed how Hunter Biden's career as an amateur artist was an ethical nightmare.
It turns out that most of Hunter Biden's art was purchased by Democratic donors.
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— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 9, 2024
Comer said Berges told the committee that he had never discussed such an agreement with the White House and that Hunter Biden knew the buyer who bought “approximately 70% of the value of his art.” He claims that he said that
In July 2021, the day after The Post reported how Hunter's art deal would work, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki said: Said He stopped short of confirming that the White House was directly involved in creating the deal, but said it existed.
“After careful consideration, I can say that we have established a system that will allow Hunter Biden to enter the profession within reasonable safeguards,” Psaki said in response to questions. “Of course, he has the right to pursue an artistic career, just as the president's children have the right to pursue careers. However, all interactions regarding art sales and pricing are will be handled by professional gallerists in accordance with industry standards. And offers that deviate from the normal course will be summarily rejected.”
Hunter Biden's art dealer also said he spoke with Joe Biden on the phone and met him in person, and attended a wedding hosted by the Bidens at the White House.
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 9, 2024
Berges told the committee that he was previously introduced to Hunter Biden by Lannette Phillips. hosted A fundraiser for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, Comer State. The gallerist was also told that Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris had previously told Mr Comer: It is regarded Hunter's “sugar brothers” were among the buyers of his eldest son's art.
“Georges Bergès has acknowledged that Hunter Biden's name influenced the pricing of his art,” Comer's press release states. “Georges Bergé said he spoke with Joe Biden on the phone, met him in person, and attended a wedding hosted by the Bidens at the White House.”
Hunter Biden currently faces 12 criminal charges, nine of them tax-related and three of them being felonies involving firearms. Among them, he also has three felony tax charges.
Meanwhile, the president is currently facing an impeachment inquiry from House Republicans over his son's possible involvement in overseas business dealings.
