Election-Eve Coverup: Biden & the Art of Concealing Evidence

The Collusion to Conceal: Biden, Obama, and the NARA Scandal

In the closing days before the November 5, 2024, presidential election, a tale of political duplicity unfolded—one that would make even the most jaded Roman senator wince. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), ostensibly the neutral custodian of America’s historical record, found itself ensnared in a scandal implicating the sitting president, his predecessor, and the Biden family’s lucrative entanglements with China. What transpired was a coordinated effort to withhold damning evidence—photographs and records that expose a pattern of influence-peddling—until the polls had closed. The American public, once again, became collateral damage in the Democratic Party’s endless war on accountability.

At the center of this sordid affair are newly unearthed photographs obtained by America First Legal (AFL) through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against NARA. These images, initially slated for release on October 23, 2024—13 days before the election—capture then-Vice President Joe Biden alongside his son Hunter, prominent Chinese business figures, and even President Xi Jinping. AFL’s persistence forced NARA to prepare these documents for disclosure, but in a move straight out of Tammany Hall, Biden and Obama’s legal teams intervened to delay their release until just after the election.

Credit: America First Legal via FOIA lawsuit against NARA. Biden and Hunter meeting with Chinese officials and Hunter's business partners.

The Photos That Speak Volumes

The photographs are not mere snapshots; they are visual indictments. Taken during Joe Biden’s 2013 trip to Beijing, they show him introducing Hunter to Xi Jinping and China’s then-Vice President Li Yuanchao. They also depict meetings with executives from BHR Partners, a state-backed investment firm where Hunter held a lucrative stake. These images validate findings from the House Oversight Committee’s investigation, which documented how Hunter leveraged his father’s political influence to secure deals with Chinese entities. Jonathan Li, the CEO of BHR, sought—and received—access to Vice President Biden’s political power, including preferential treatment from then-U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus. Emails from May 2014 reveal that the Office of the Vice President and the U.S. Embassy proactively aided Hunter in his business ventures.

Joe Biden’s denials of involvement in Hunter’s foreign dealings now ring as hollow as Caesar’s protestations to the Senate. The photographs corroborate the House Oversight Committee’s assertion that “Biden Inc.” was a family affair, using public office to enrich private coffers. Even more damning, testimony from Hunter’s former business partner Devon Archer confirms that Joe Biden wrote letters of recommendation for Jonathan Li’s children—a seemingly innocuous favor that underscores the depth of their connection.

Biden and Obama: Partners in Delay

The decision to delay the release of these records was not a mere bureaucratic oversight but a calculated act of electoral interference. Lawyers representing both Biden and Obama pressured NARA to stall, ensuring voters remained in the dark about the president’s past dealings with America’s chief geopolitical rival. It was a strategy of concealment, not unlike the ancient Roman practice of damnatio memoriae, where inconvenient truths were erased from the public record. In this case, however, the truth was not obliterated but merely postponed, its impact blunted by the passage of Election Day.

This maneuver is emblematic of the Democratic Party’s broader approach to governance: rules for thee but not for me. While Joe Biden campaigned on a platform of “transparency” and “restoring dignity to the office,” his administration actively worked to suppress information that would expose its hypocrisy. The Messiah, as Obama was once dubbed by a swooning media, lent his imprimatur to this charade, further tarnishing a legacy already marred by scandals like Fast and Furious and the IRS targeting conservatives.

The Implications of Influence-Peddling

The Biden family’s dealings with China are not merely a matter of poor optics; they raise profound questions about national security and public trust. Entities like BHR are not ordinary businesses; they are extensions of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) economic and geopolitical agenda. By facilitating Hunter Biden’s entry into such circles, Joe Biden effectively opened a back channel between the White House and Beijing, compromising America’s strategic interests.

The financial benefits were undeniable. Hunter Biden’s firm held a 20% equity stake in BHR worth millions, and records show he received multiple six figure wire transfers from BHR representatives, with Joe Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home listed as the beneficiary address. The funds flowed from Beijing, underscoring the CCP’s investment in cultivating the Biden family. Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s repeated denials of any involvement in Hunter’s business ventures now stand exposed as brazen falsehoods, unraveling the narrative he has spun throughout his presidency and second campaign.

The Unanswered Question

As the nation absorbs these revelations, one question looms: What comes next? Donald Trump’s victory on November 5 has shifted the political landscape, and investigations into Biden’s activities are likely to intensify. But accountability in Washington is a rare commodity, and Joe Biden’s options for self-preservation are dwindling. Will he attempt to pardon himself or will he rely on Kamala Harris, the ever-pliant vice president, to assume the mantle of acting president and grant him clemency?

The Roman historian Tacitus once wrote, “The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.” In modern America, it seems the more corrupt the leaders, the more elaborate the schemes to shield them from scrutiny. As AFL continues its fight to release the remaining records, the American people must demand answers. The integrity of the republic depends not on the promises of politicians but on the vigilance of its citizens. And in this battle, no one—not even Sleepy Joe—should be above the law.

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