Major news networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS have seemingly swept under the rug explosive revelations from an IRS whistleblower concerning Hunter Biden's business dealings. The whistleblower testified to Congress that Hunter Biden leveraged his father's presence to pressure a Chinese business associate, even claiming President Biden was present during deal-making. This information stems from a July 30, 2017, WhatsApp message from Hunter Biden to Harvest Fund Management CEO Henry Zhao, obtained by the IRS.
In the message, Hunter Biden purportedly stated, "I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled…" This revelation followed the House Ways and Means Committee's release of testimony from two IRS whistleblowers alleging interference by the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS in the Hunter Biden tax evasion investigation.
The Media Research Center, which has been monitoring media coverage, reports that the networks briefly covered the WhatsApp message before quickly dropping the story. According to their analysis, ABC, NBC, and CBS dedicated a mere five minutes and three seconds to the bombshell between June 22-24, with no subsequent mentions. This stands in stark contrast to the extensive coverage dedicated to Donald Trump's indictment, which received 510 minutes of airtime during a similar period.
While these networks have continued to report on Hunter Biden, the WhatsApp message has been conspicuously absent from their coverage. This selective reporting raises concerns about potential bias and the influence of political agendas on news coverage. Hunter Biden's attorney has dismissed the whistleblower's allegations as politically motivated and illegal leaks.
Documents released by congressional investigators reveal that a bank account connected to Hunter Biden received over $5 million shortly after the threatening messages were sent. The disparity in coverage between this story and other political news raises questions about media objectivity and the public's access to unbiased information.
