FBI Warnings on Hunter Biden’s Foreign Business Dealings and Potential Security Risks to President Joe Biden

The FBI’s alleged warnings about Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings spark controversy and legal action.

At a Glance

Heritage Foundation sues FBI and other agencies for records on potential defensive briefings to Biden family
FBI employees knew Hunter Biden’s laptop wasn’t Russian disinformation but didn’t inform social media companies
Lawsuit seeks information on warnings about security risks from Hunter Biden’s international business activities
Congressional investigations and legal actions continue to scrutinize Hunter Biden’s foreign dealings

Heritage Foundation’s Lawsuit Seeks Answers

The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project has taken legal action against the FBI, CIA, and five other federal agencies in a bid to uncover whether President Joe Biden or his family received defensive briefings about potential security risks associated with Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings. This lawsuit, filed in the Washington DC District Court, aims to shed light on a matter of significant public interest and national security implications.

“The Heritage records requests ‘go to the heart of whether President Biden or his family were, at a minimum, made aware of the potential Kompromat that could have been developed against the then-Vice President and future President of the United States as a result of his son’s foreign business dealings,’ says the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Washington DC District Court.”

The lawsuit follows non-compliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made by the Heritage Foundation in April. It seeks records that could reveal whether the Biden family received defensive briefings, which are security alerts given to officials at risk of foreign intelligence targeting. The foundation argues that such briefings are routinely offered to high-ranking U.S. government officials for far fewer entanglements with foreign entities than those alleged in Hunter Biden’s case.

FBI’s Role in Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy

The investigation into the FBI’s handling of information related to Hunter Biden’s laptop has raised serious questions about the agency’s actions leading up to the 2020 election. Laura Dehmlow, Section Chief of the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force, revealed that FBI personnel who warned social media companies about a potential Russian “hack and leak” operation knew that Hunter Biden’s laptop was not Russian disinformation.

Despite having possession of the laptop since December 2019 and confirming its authenticity, the FBI did not inform social media companies about its veracity. This lack of clarity led platforms like Facebook and Twitter to initially restrict sharing of a New York Post article about the laptop’s contents, citing concerns about potential misinformation.

As we've said, nothing about the Hunter Biden laptop story is new. Below is what Mark told Sen. Johnson in Oct 2020 and what Mark told Joe Rogan this week. The FBI shared general warnings about foreign interference – nothing specific about Hunter Biden. https://t.co/pHtzvh6r0r

— Meta Newsroom (@MetaNewsroom) August 26, 2022

Political Implications and Ongoing Investigations

The controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings and the FBI’s actions has far-reaching political implications. Republicans in Congress have launched investigations into the Biden family as part of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. These investigations seek to determine whether there were any improprieties in Hunter Biden’s international business activities and if they involved or benefited the President.

Hunter Biden has been under federal investigation since 2018 and was recently convicted on three felony counts related to a firearm purchase in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs. U.S. Attorney David Weiss, appointed during the Trump administration, has indicted Hunter Biden on gun and tax-related charges after a plea deal fell apart. These legal troubles continue to cast a shadow over the Biden administration and fuel ongoing political debates about transparency and accountability in government.

National Security Concerns and Public Trust

The allegations surrounding Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings raise significant national security concerns. The potential for foreign entities to leverage relationships or information gained through these dealings for influence or compromise is a matter of serious consideration. The Heritage Foundation’s lawsuit highlights the importance of understanding whether appropriate warnings were issued and precautions taken to protect national interests.

As investigations continue and more information comes to light, the impact on public trust in the administration and federal law enforcement agencies remains a critical issue. The handling of sensitive information, the role of social media in moderating political content, and the transparency of high-level government officials and their families are all under scrutiny in this complex and evolving story.