While President Joe Biden has repeatedly insisted he has nothing to do with his family's business dealings - going so far as to say he's never so much as discussed them with relatives, a new report from Politico completely destroys that lie.
"I have never discussed, with my son or my brother or with anyone else, anything having to do with their businesses. Period," said Biden. "
"And what I will do is the same thing we did in our administration. There will be an absolute wall between personal and private [business interests] and the government. There wasnt any hint of scandal at all when we were there. And Im going to propose the same kind of strict, strict rules. Thats why I never talked with my son or my brother or anyone else even distant family about their business interests. Period."
As Politico notes, Joe Bidens political journey, stretching back to his first Senate bid, has always been a family affair. His first campaign was significantly supported by his family, setting a precedent for how his personal and professional lives would intertwine. Throughout his career, Bidens relatives have not only been a staple in his campaigns but have also engaged in business ventures that at times involved his political patrons, converting some business partners into campaign supporters.