Foreign post delivered to Hunter Biden’s art buyer linked to corruption and foreign influence.

The Controversial Appointment of a ⁣Wealthy Democrat Donor to a Federal ⁤Commission

The recent appointment of Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali, ⁣a wealthy Democrat ⁤donor, to the⁢ Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad⁣ has raised eyebrows and sparked concerns. This federal commission has long ⁣been associated​ with corruption, secrecy, and the advancement of its members’ financial interests.

Naftali,​ who has made significant ​contributions ‌to Democrat politicians over the years,⁤ joins a position ‍that is​ familiar to Hunter Biden. In ‍2015, President Barack Obama appointed Hunter’s business partner, Eric Schwerin, to the ⁤same commission.

One might wonder‌ why Hunter’s associates‌ are drawn to this notoriously corrupt commission. It seems⁢ that the lack of attention paid to it allows for ‍questionable practices to⁢ thrive. This government⁣ agency has seen directors pocketing six-figure salaries while building lucrative foreign relationships. In fact, emails found ​on Hunter’s abandoned‍ laptop reveal ⁣that Schwerin personally ⁣requested a spot on the commission after Obama’s ‌election.

At the time of Schwerin’s‌ appointment, the commission’s executive director, Jeffrey‍ Farrow, was earning a substantial salary for‌ what ​amounted to a ‍one-day-a-week job. However, it was‌ discovered that Farrow spent 90% of his time ‍running a for-profit international lobbying firm ​out of the government office. This ⁤dual role raised concerns⁣ about ‍the misuse of a public office for private gain.

The ‌situation surrounding Farrow’s actions is reminiscent ⁢of the controversy surrounding Hunter’s foreign lobbying work. The New ⁢York Times ⁢described it ⁤as⁤ someone “burrowed so deeply in the‍ government” while⁤ engaging in lobbying and representing foreign governments simultaneously.

The commission has also been uncooperative with government investigations. It ⁢limited the scope ​of the General Services Administration⁢ inspector general’s investigation and prohibited the referral of findings for criminal prosecution without its consent. The final⁢ inspector general report was hidden ⁤from the public until Senator Ron Johnson requested it as part of a ‍Senate Homeland Security investigation.

The report revealed that individuals associated with the commission used it as a⁤ personal piggy bank, routinely falsifying‍ paperwork. Former chairman Warren ‌Miller was found to have used⁣ the office and its benefits for personal use and to ⁤run a⁣ law firm. Additionally, the commission designated employees‍ as contractors ​to bypass federal ⁣rules,⁣ even though they were acting as employees and signing contracts on behalf of the agency.

One whistleblower, Katarina Ryan, filed a complaint against Farrow’s actions, resulting in her⁣ being put on leave while Farrow continued to be employed.​ The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) informed President Obama that‍ the commission’s chair, Leslie Weiss, had⁤ obstructed their investigation by sharing its details with the suspects.

Despite the controversy surrounding the ​commission, ⁤Naftali’s⁢ appointment raises ‌further concerns. While the exact ⁤timing of the art purchase is unknown, Naftali was appointed to the federal ​post ​eight months after Hunter’s ‍first art opening. Hunter’s ​artwork sells for ⁢exorbitant ‌prices, and it has ​been revealed that ⁢he learned⁤ the ‍identity of at least two buyers,⁣ contradicting the ‍Biden administration’s ⁣claim that only ‌the art gallery⁢ would know the⁣ purchasers.

Naftali’s significant contributions to Biden and‍ her⁣ frequent visits to the White House have also raised questions about potential favoritism ⁣and influence. Her appointment to this controversial commission further adds to the scrutiny surrounding the Biden administration’s connections and decision-making ⁣processes.