During a recent interview on Sen. Ted Cruz’s “Verdict” podcast, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) made startling revelations about obtaining financial records that allegedly show transactions from Russia to the Biden family. When pressed by co-host Ben Ferguson about the countries involved in these transactions, Comer tantalizingly replied, “Stay tuned.”
Sen. Cruz playfully urged Comer to share more details, but the congressman remained tight-lipped, saying that they have received more bank records and are currently working on a third memorandum. According to Comer, these records are expected to reveal transactions from both Ukraine and Russia.
These developments come in the wake of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) releasing an FBI-generated FD-1023, which contained disclosures from Justice Department whistleblowers. The form highlighted allegations from an FBI confidential human source (CHS) claiming that Burisma CEO Mykola Zlochevsky was coerced by the Biden family into paying a $10 million bribe. This payment was allegedly made to pressure the Ukrainian government into firing prosecutor Viktor Shokin, who was investigating Burisma.
According to the CHS, Zlochevsky revealed during a meeting in August 2016 that it cost him “$5 million to pay one Biden, and $5 million to another.” The CHS understood that Zlochevsky had already paid the Bidens, presumably to handle the issue with Shokin.
An addendum to the report in June 2020 further indicated that Zlochevsky claimed to possess “17 recordings” of his interactions, two of which involved Joe Biden, while the other 15 involved Hunter Biden. These recordings were alleged to contain evidence that Zlochevsky was compelled to pay the Bidens to ensure the dismissal of Ukraine Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin.
During a phone call following the 2016 presidential election, Zlochevsky reportedly expressed reluctance to pay the Bidens but asserted that he was pressured into doing so.
The revelations made by Chairman Comer have added significant intrigue to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Biden family’s financial ties and international transactions. As these investigations continue to unfold, the public eagerly awaits further developments and possible insights into the complex web of financial dealings involving prominent political figures.