In a contradiction to White House claims, Georges Bergès, an esteemed art dealer representing Hunter Biden, has disclosed to Congress critical details about the art sales of the President’s son. [Source]
Bergès’ testimony highlights a significant disparity between his knowledge and the public statements made by the White House regarding ethical oversight in Hunter Biden’s art dealings.
Known for his galleries in major cities like Berlin and New York, Bergès stated in a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee that he was never informed of any ethical guidelines or agreement pertaining to Hunter Biden’s art sales.
In July 2021, then-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had indicated the presence of an ethics agreement to govern the Hunter Biden art sales, a claim now seemingly contradicted by Bergès’ testimony.
This revelation, as reported by Committee Chairman James Comer, directly challenges the narrative propagated by the Biden administration.
“Georges Berges testified under oath that he’s never communicated with the White House. He didn’t know anything about an ethics agreement,” Comer asserted on the “Just the News, No Noise” television show.
Bergès’ testimony sheds light on the clientele for Hunter Biden’s art, revealing significant purchases by Democratic Party donors and political appointees. Notably, Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali, a Biden-appointed federal commissioner, and Kevin Morris, a Democrat donor and Hunter Biden’s lawyer, were among the buyers. Comer’s committee disclosed that Morris’s financial involvement with Hunter Biden extended to approximately $6 million, including art purchases and loans.
This development surfaces as the House Republicans gear up for a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, following his non-compliance with a subpoena for a closed-door deposition.
Responses from the White House, including Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and spokesman Ian Sams, and Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, are still pending.
The committee’s investigation into Hunter Biden’s financial affairs is progressing, with plans to examine all financial records from a recent Arkansas paternity case involving him. These records are part of the evidence in the ongoing federal case against Hunter Biden, who faces allegations of tax evasion.
Bergès’ testimony not only challenges the White House’s past statements but also raises serious questions about the transparency and ethical integrity of Hunter Biden’s art transactions.