Hunter Biden facing federal investigation over tax affairs
By DW
10 December 2020 |
2:46 pm
Hunter Biden said he is under investigation for potential tax violations. The president-elect's son has been a frequent target of Donald Trump and Republicans during the presidential election campaign.
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