Staff Reports
A whirlwind of partisan theatrics has erupted just days before the election, as Democrats attempt to distract from their own failures by launching a last-minute investigation into Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden have decided to call for a Justice Department inquiry into Kushner’s dealings, citing possible violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Ironically, the very standards they now demand enforcement of have been conveniently ignored when it comes to Hunter Biden.
In their letter to the DOJ, Raskin and Wyden chant “unprecedented” like a magic spell, hoping to conjure up a scandal where none exists. The irony here is palpable; the allegations aimed at Kushner mirror those that were hurled at Hunter Biden during a lengthy House impeachment probe, which revealed the younger Biden reaping millions from foreign sources while his father was vice president. It seems selective outrage is a popular product in the Democrats’ October Surprise marketing campaign.
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criminals but they are quick to check republicans for crimes? Democrats ignored Hunter Biden’s foreign lobbying, but now want probe of Trump son-in-law https://t.co/ftezo5Hvu0 via @JustTheNews— William Malavazos (@EMal444) October 28, 2024
Just last year, Raskin dismissed any serious allegations against Joe Biden, scoffing at Republicans for lacking substantial evidence. A revealing contradiction emerges as Democrats spotlight Kushner’s international dealings while turning a blind eye to the mountain of evidence linking Hunter Biden’s financially questionable escapades to his father’s vice presidency. Raskin has become the poster child for hypocrisy, exposing a trend where party loyalty trumps any commitment to objectivity or justice.
While Raskin and Wyden insist that Kushner’s dealings with foreign entities warrant scrutiny under FARA, they blissfully overlook Biden’s extensive overseas connections. The millions collected by Hunter Biden from dubious foreign sources are well-documented, with investigations finding money funneled through shell companies to disguise its origins. Democrats seem unable to grasp the principle of equal accountability, choosing instead to label this as a “political fishing expedition” whenever it suits their interests.
The narrative crafted by the Democrats paints Kushner as a puppet to foreign princes, while Hunter Biden is presented as a misunderstood entrepreneur. Yet, the reality is murky, with both men’s dealings appearing suspiciously similar. Kushner’s firm allegedly pocketed $87 million in management fees from the Saudi government, a detail that Democrats have seized upon while ignoring Biden’s flood of cash from international entities, including the infamous payments from Burisma, an energy company linked to corrupt practices.
As the stakes heighten, the question of who is truly guilty of foreign influence peddling remains open. Raskin and Wyden’s demand for a probe into Kushner highlights a classic case of “FARA for thee, but not for me.” This double standard ought to be the real focus of scrutiny, yet somehow it slips through the fingers of those who claim to champion accountability. With each new scandal frigate they launch, the Democrats further erode their credibility, unearthing a self-authored narrative marked more by partisanship than by principle. While they rally behind investigations that conveniently exonerate their own, Republicans are left wondering when the Democrats will finally learn that two wrongs don’t seem to make a right.
