The Big GuyBiden
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said during his trip to Ireland that he is "proud" of his son Hunter and sister Valerie Biden Owens — both of whom are key players in the family influence peddling operation currently under multiple investigations.
"I’m here with my sister, Valerie, and my younger son, Hunter Biden," Biden said. "Stand up, guys. I’m proud of you."
A video shows Hunter and Valerie turning around to wave at the slowly applauding crowd:
Joe Biden has also referred to Hunter as "smartest guy I know." Hunter is a practicing lawyer, artist, and former lobbyist.
Both Valerie and Hunter Biden are key associates in Biden’s international business schemes. While much has been reported on Hunter, Valerie is a lesser-known character. Yet both have worked in the family enterprise, as Breitbart News reported.
Valerie is chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware. The institution received more than $6.7 million in anonymous donations from China, including direct funding from the Chinese government — all after Joe Biden set up a program under his name.
Email exchanges between Valerie, Hunter, and business associates show the Biden family planned to cash in on the family name at the university’s Biden Institute, Breitbart News reported in March. The emails also reveal the business partners discussing ways to carefully distance Joe from financial documents outlining the deal.