Democrat Rep. Daniel Goldman’s Efforts to Control Narrative on Hunter Biden’s Business Dealings Revealed in House Oversight Committee Transcript
New details have emerged from the full transcript of the House Oversight Committee’s interview with Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, shedding light on how Rep. Daniel Goldman, a prominent Democrat on the committee, attempted to spin the interview in a favorable light for President Biden. Contrary to initial claims, it was revealed that Goldman was the one who introduced the phrase “illusion of access” when referring to what Hunter Biden was offering through his connections to his father. Archer, initially in agreement with the description, later expressed uncertainty about its fairness.
During the interview, Archer described the phone calls between Hunter Biden and his father as “signals” to their business partners about potential influence and access provided by Joe Biden. While Archer admitted to some touch points and contact between Hunter and his father, he maintained that there were no substantial discussions of importance. However, he acknowledged that the mere presence of these calls was enough to have a powerful impact.
Furthermore, Archer testified that Hunter Biden utilized his influential name to enhance the value and secure foreign business ventures. Although Hunter never explicitly stated that he would leverage his father’s status, he would frequently bring Joe Biden into conversations to emphasize the brand’s worth and gain advantages during business meetings.
The transcript also contradicted a claim made by Biden’s allies regarding a dinner attended by President Biden and a Burisma executive, as Archer provided evidence that disputed the narrative.
This transcript sheds light on Rep. Goldman’s efforts to shape the narrative surrounding the interview, highlighting the “illusion of access” statement while downplaying other damaging revelations concerning Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
