Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theory involving Joe Biden and Ukraine
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The Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory is a series of allegations and claims that have been promoted by various political figures and media outlets, suggesting that U.S. President Joe Biden engaged in corrupt activities in Ukraine to benefit his son, Hunter Biden. These claims have been widely discredited by multiple investigations and fact-checking organizations.
Background[edit | edit source]
The conspiracy theory centers around Joe Biden's role as Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama, during which he was tasked with overseeing U.S. policy towards Ukraine. At the same time, Hunter Biden was serving on the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas company.
In 2014, the Ukrainian government, under President Petro Poroshenko, was facing significant pressure from Western governments to address corruption. One of the key figures in this effort was Viktor Shokin, the then-Prosecutor General of Ukraine, who was widely criticized for failing to prosecute corruption cases.
The Allegations[edit | edit source]
Proponents of the conspiracy theory allege that Joe Biden pressured the Ukrainian government to fire Viktor Shokin in order to protect his son from investigation. This claim is based on a 2018 video where Biden describes his efforts to have Shokin removed, threatening to withhold $1 billion in loan guarantees if Shokin was not dismissed.
However, this narrative omits the broader context: Biden's actions were in line with the official policy of the U.S. government and its allies, who viewed Shokin as an impediment to anti-corruption efforts. The International Monetary Fund and the European Union also supported Shokin's removal.
Investigations and Debunking[edit | edit source]
Multiple investigations, including those by the U.S. Senate, have found no evidence of wrongdoing by Joe Biden. In 2019, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General stated that there was no evidence of criminal activity by Hunter Biden in relation to his work with Burisma.
Fact-checking organizations such as FactCheck.org, PolitiFact, and Snopes have also debunked the conspiracy theory, highlighting the lack of evidence and the misrepresentation of facts by those promoting the allegations.
Impact and Political Use[edit | edit source]
The Biden–Ukraine conspiracy theory gained significant attention during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, with then-President Donald Trump and his allies using it to attack Joe Biden's candidacy. The theory was also central to the first impeachment of Donald Trump, who was accused of soliciting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens in exchange for military aid.
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