Department of Justice inspector general report regarding James Biden's dealings with a Chinese business partner, Patrick Ho. The report challenges James Biden's previous statements to Congress about his efforts on Ho's behalf, raising questions about potential misconduct.
1. Background Check Request: James Biden hired a retired Secret Service agent to determine if Patrick Ho had an arrest warrant. This contradicts his earlier claim to Congress that the check was for personal knowledge ahead of a meeting, not tied to any investigation.
2. Inspector General Report Findings:
• James Biden explicitly sought information regarding whether the FBI had warrants against Ho in November 2017.
• Biden’s correspondence indicates he was informed of a possible arrest warrant related to Ho, who needed reassurance before traveling to the U. S. for a CEFC event.
3. Ho's Arrest: Patrick Ho was arrested by the FBI on November 16, 2017, on charges relating to bribery of African officials while representing CEFC.
4. James Biden's Testimony: In February 2024, Biden testified that the background check was unrelated to any investigation, claiming ignorance about the federal probes into Ho. The inspector general's report questions the credibility of this testimony.
5. Previous Business Arrangements: The Biden family received over $5 million to help CEFC explore energy deals in the U. S. There are allegations of unethical behavior connected to these transactions, including a diamond gift to Hunter Biden from CEFC's chairman.
6. Possible Legal Implications: Questions arise regarding whether James Biden lied to Congress, which may be tricky as President Joe Biden pardoned him on his last day in office before James could face legal repercussions.
7. Broader Investigations: The report mentions Charles McGonigal, a former FBI counterintelligence official, who is implicated in the case due to leaking information to individuals associated with CEFC.
8. Impact on Biden Family: The investigation and its findings could harm the Biden family's reputation and raise further scrutiny over their business dealings.
The inspector general's report raises significant doubts about James Biden's integrity and whether he misled Congress regarding the background check on Patrick Ho. This issue complicates the Biden family's financial ties with CEFC and could have far-reaching political ramifications.
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