Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, attempted to enlist support from the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 2016 to arrange a business meeting for Burisma, according to his attorney. The New York Times first reported the request, which occurred while Joe Biden was vice president.
Hunter’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that Hunter’s request to Ambassador John Phillips for a “simple introduction” was a “normal and proper practice.” Lowell emphasized that no meeting took place, and no U.S. government involvement was sought.
Internal emails obtained by The New York Times revealed concerns from a Commerce Department official in Rome, cautioning against official U.S. advocacy for the Ukrainian company, Burisma. Hunter Biden served on Burisma’s board for nearly five years, earning over $2 million.
This revelation adds to allegations that Hunter attempted to leverage his proximity to power for business gains. Hunter Biden has previously acknowledged that his last name likely influenced his role at Burisma but insists he “did nothing wrong.”
The White House has not commented on the matter.
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