The FBI Informant Saga and the Biden-Ukraine Connection

Amidst political turbulence, an FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, faces charges for allegedly lying about ties between President Joe Biden, his son Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma. Smirnov claimed that executives from Burisma paid the Bidens $5 million each in 2015 or 2016, suggesting that Hunter was hired to leverage his father’s influence. These allegations sparked controversy in Congress, with Republicans pushing for further investigation. However, prosecutors assert that Smirnov’s interactions with Burisma occurred after the Obama administration, rendering Biden incapable of influencing U.S. policy. Smirnov’s narrative evolved over time, including false claims and connections to Russian officials. He now faces charges for making false statements and creating fictitious records, potentially resulting in a 25-year prison sentence. These developments unfold amidst separate charges against Hunter Biden for firearm and tax violations.

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Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/15/fbi-informant-charged-with-lying-about-joe-and-hunter-biden-00141784

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