Was Devon Archer another victim in Biden political persecutions? As Trump promises a full pardon for Hunter Biden’s business partner, the spotlight shines on a peculiar legal saga that left one man facing jail time while the President’s son walked free.
At a glance:
• Devon Archer, Hunter Biden’s former business partner, was convicted of securities fraud while Hunter faced no charges for the same deal
• President Trump has announced a full pardon for Archer, calling his prosecution politically motivated
• House Oversight Committee investigation revealed 20 shell companies allegedly used to hide foreign payments to Biden family
• Chairman James Comer accused President Biden of lying about his family’s influence peddling activities
• IRS whistleblowers testified that DOJ blocked them from pursuing evidence leading to Joe Biden
Unequal Justice: Archer Behind Bars, Hunter Walks Free
Devon Archer’s legal troubles stemmed from a 2015 tribal bond arrangement that involved Hunter Biden, yet their fates diverged when the case entered the justice system. Archer was convicted and sentenced to prison while Hunter Biden, involved in the same fraudulent scheme, faced no charges.
The stark contrast between their legal outcomes understandably fueled speculation about potential political interference, especially after Archer testified against the Biden family in congressional hearings. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a full pardon for Archer has brought renewed attention to the case.
“The Brand”: Biden Family Business Exposed
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer oversaw an investigation that uncovered what he described as an extensive influence-peddling operation by the Biden family. According to testimony from Archer and other witnesses, Joe Biden was considered “the brand” that family members leveraged to secure lucrative international business deals.
“I never spoke to my son about his overseas business dealings,” President Biden has repeatedly claimed, a statement directly contradicted by evidence presented to the House Oversight Committee. Phone records, witness testimony, and financial documents suggest the former president was not only aware of but involved in his family’s business activities.
The investigation also revealed a network of approximately 20 shell companies allegedly used to hide millions in foreign payments flowing to various Biden family members. IRS whistleblowers testified that Department of Justice officials actively blocked them from following evidence that could implicate President Biden.
Trump’s Pardon and Political Retribution
Trump’s decision to pardon Archer comes after years of selective prosecution targeting Trump allies while protecting Biden associates. Archer joined fellow whistleblower Tony Bobulinski in campaigning for Trump, both men sharing similar stories of alleged Biden family corruption.
The Archer case parallels that of IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, recently promoted to Deputy Chief of IRS Criminal Investigations under the Trump administration after exposing DOJ obstruction in Hunter Biden’s tax investigation. Archer’s testimony stated that Hunter Biden would put his father on speakerphone during business meetings to signal power and access to foreign partners.
While Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter for federal gun and tax charges before leaving office, Archer remained entangled in legal proceedings until Trump’s intervention.
