Hunter Biden Associate Said Family Name Provided 'Political Access,' Credibility to Business Ventures
• Jason Galanis, Hunter Biden's imprisoned associate, said the “Biden lift” helped them close deals by providing political access and credibility.
• Galanis said the “Biden lift” meant leveraging Joe Biden's connections, especially with unions, to bolster their business ventures.
• Galanis testified he gave Hunter Biden and Devon Archer free equity in his firm Burnham Group due to the “relationship capital” they provided through the Biden name.
• Galanis quoted emails indicating Joe Biden was interested in joining the board of a Chinese firm linked to Hunter after leaving the vice presidency.
• Galanis said their Chinese business partner was very interested in a deal involving the Bidens due to the political access in the U.S. and globally that Joe Biden could provide.