James Biden’s China Deal Involvement Story Evolves

During a closed-door interview with members of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, James Biden, President Joe Biden’s brother, changed his story on his involvement in a business deal with Hunter Biden and associates after being shown documents contradicting his previous claims, according to a source familiar with the meeting.

Initially, James Biden denied being part of a proposed deal with Rob Walker, Hunter Biden, James Gilliar, and Tony Bobulinski involving SinoHawk and the CEFC China energy firm. However, when presented with a document containing his signature, he claimed he did not recall signing the agreement.

James Biden also previously told lawmakers that Joe Biden never met with business associates, a claim contradicted by messages produced by a previous witness.

According to the source, James Biden also admitted to throwing away a diamond given to him by Hunter Biden to appraise, and confirmed there is no loan documentation for the two “loans” Joe Biden allegedly provided him, and no interest was charged.

In his opening statement, James Biden said his brother “has never had any involvement or any direct or indirect financial interest” in his 50-year career in various business ventures. He also stated, “I never asked my brother to take any official action on behalf of me, my business associates, or anyone else.”

The interview with both Republican and Democrat staff, as well as lawmakers, lasted more than eight hours. Republicans, during breaks, told reporters that James Biden’s responses contradicted his opening statement and that he had made efforts to avoid directly answering investigators’ questions.

This interview is part of GOP lawmakers’ efforts to rebuild momentum for an impeachment process surrounding the Biden family’s overseas finances that has stalled in recent months.