Senators uncover FBI's inaction on Biden corruption claims

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 October 3, 2025

Three FBI informants spilled the beans on alleged Biden family corruption in Ukraine, but the bureau apparently hit the snooze button, according to Just The News.

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson are waving new FBI documents that raise eyebrows about the agency’s priorities. This isn’t just a political jab—it’s a question of whether the FBI is doing its job or playing favorites.

Grassley and Johnson dropped two fresh FBI FD-1023 memos, which detail claims from confidential sources about shady dealings involving the Bidens and Ukrainian gas giant Burisma Holdings. These reports echo a 2023 memo with similar accusations, yet FBI Director Kash Patel admitted there’s no record of a serious probe. The senators are understandably miffed, wondering why credible leads were left to gather dust.

The saga kicked off years ago when informants began flagging potential corruption tied to Burisma, where Hunter Biden sat on the board. One source in 2019 claimed Burisma laundered money through fake consulting contracts funneled via Latvia. Another alleged Joe Biden, as vice president, leaned on his clout to shield Burisma’s founder, Mykola Zlochevsky, from Ukrainian scrutiny.

Informants Allege Biden Family Schemes

The 2019 FD-1023 didn’t mince words, claiming Joe and Hunter Biden invested in Burisma through a Latvian shell company. That’s not pocket change—it’s the kind of move that screams for a closer look. Yet, Patel’s response to Grassley’s grilling was a shrug: no investigation, no follow-up, nada.

“Not to my knowledge, Mr. Chairman,” Patel said when asked if the FBI chased down the records mentioned by informants. That’s a head-scratcher for anyone who expects the FBI to at least peek at allegations of international money games. Grassley’s not buying the bureau’s inaction, and neither should taxpayers.

Another informant in 2017 claimed Joe Biden met with then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to protect Burisma’s interests. The source said Biden promised to “take care” of Burisma’s global headaches in exchange for Poroshenko shielding Zlochevsky. If true, that’s not just influence peddling—it’s a geopolitical favor factory.

Whistleblowers and a Troubled Probe

Grassley’s been on this trail for years, previously releasing a 2023 FD-1023 from informant Alexander Smirnov, who alleged Burisma paid the Bidens $10 million for political cover. Smirnov’s claims later unraveled when he pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but Grassley’s point stands: why didn’t the FBI dig deeper? The bureau’s “trusted and credible” label for Smirnov, as former Director Christopher Wray called him, now looks like a bad bet.

Joe Biden has swatted away these allegations, calling them “a bunch of lies.” But dismissing claims doesn’t erase the need to investigate them, especially when multiple sources are singing the same tune. The FBI’s FD-1023s are raw intel, not gospel, but ignoring them entirely smells like selective enforcement.

Grassley’s not claiming the allegations are ironclad, but he’s demanding answers on what the FBI did to vet them. “We aren’t saying the allegations are true,” he said. “We want to know what the FBI did to fully investigate their veracity or lack thereof, and what they concluded.”

FBI’s Inaction Raises Red Flags

The senators’ frustration is fueled by whistleblowers who say the FBI and DOJ kneecapped probes into Hunter Biden’s activities. IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler testified that the DOJ blocked search warrants and hid evidence, including Smirnov’s FD-1023. That’s not a conspiracy theory—it’s a pattern of interference that demands scrutiny.

As early as 2015, Morgan Stanley whistleblowers flagged Hunter Biden’s suspicious dealings, yet no consequences followed. Meanwhile, Hunter’s business partner Devon Archer faced fallout, but the younger Biden seemingly skated free. The double standard here isn’t just glaring—it’s infuriating to anyone who values equal justice.

Grassley’s team uncovered over 40 FBI informants reporting possible Biden family misdeeds, but most leads were allegedly squashed. That’s not a few bad apples; it’s a systemic failure to follow through. When DOJ prosecutors reportedly barred questions about “the big guy” in Hunter’s emails, it’s hard not to suspect a cover-up.

Senators Demand Accountability Now

Grassley’s September hearing put Patel on the hot seat, but the FBI’s answers were colder than a winter in Iowa. The senator asked if the bureau tried to verify texts, audio, or financial records cited in the FD-1023s, and Patel’s response was a bureaucratic dodge. If the FBI won’t chase leads, what’s the point of having informants?

The FD-1023s paint a troubling picture: Burisma allegedly used 13 companies to funnel money through fake contracts, with Joe and Hunter Biden tied to the scheme via Latvia. Whether these claims hold water or not, the FBI’s job is to find out, not to sit on its hands. Grassley’s push to “put this matter to rest” is a call for transparency, not a witch hunt.

The American public deserves an FBI that investigates without fear or favor, not one that picks and chooses based on political winds. Grassley and Johnson’s dogged pursuit of answers shows a commitment to accountability over party loyalty. If the Biden allegations are baseless, prove it with a real investigation—anything less is a betrayal of trust.

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