Controversial Art Buyer of Hunter Biden's Paintings Linked to Corruption and Foreign Influence

Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali Appointed to Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad

Elizabeth Hirsch Naftali, a wealthy Democrat donor, has been appointed by President Joe Biden to the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.

Commission Criticized for Corruption and Serving Financial Interests

The commission has been criticized in the past for corruption, secrecy, and serving the financial interests of its members.

Hunter Biden's Business Partner Previously Held Same Position

Hunter Biden's business partner, Eric Schwerin, held the same position during the Obama administration.

Naftali Paid Hunter Biden for Artwork

Naftali recently paid Hunter Biden for one of his expensive artworks.

Corrupt Nature of Commission Highlighted

The article highlights the corrupt nature of a government commission that Hunter's associates are drawn to.

Commission Known for Lack of Attention and Profitable Foreign Relationships

The commission is known for its lack of attention and allows its director to earn a high government salary while establishing profitable foreign relationships.

Request for Position on Commission Found in Emails

It is revealed that one of Hunter's associates, Schwerin, personally requested a position on the commission after Obama's election, as evidenced by emails found on Hunter's abandoned laptop.

Complaint Filed Against Executive Director for Lack of Work

The executive director of the commission, Jeffrey Farrow, was accused of not working one day a week and running a for-profit international lobbying firm from the government office.

Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Personal Gain

A whistleblower complaint accuses a public official of using their position for personal gain.

Comparison to Hunter Biden's Foreign Lobbying Work

A lawyer specializing in lobbying cases compares the situation to the controversy surrounding Hunter's foreign lobbying work.

Overlapping Responsibilities and Conflicts of Interest

Mr. Farrow had overlapping responsibilities with the State Department and members of Congress, working with the agency while also making appeals to these officials on behalf of his lobbying clients.

Uncooperative Commission Under Investigation

The commission under investigation has been uncooperative with government entities and has restricted the scope of investigations.

Hidden Inspector General Report

The final inspector general report on the General Services Administration (GSA) was kept hidden from the public until Senator Ron Johnson requested it.

Misuse of Funds and Fraudulent Activities

An investigation by the inspector general has revealed that individuals connected to a little-known government agency have been misusing its funds for personal gain.

Accusations Against Former Chairman

Warren Miller, a former chairman of a commission, has been accused of using his position for personal gain and running a law firm.

Whistleblower Placed on Leave

Ryan, who filed a whistleblower complaint, has been placed on leave while Farrow continues to be employed.

Obstruction of Investigation

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) informed President Obama that Weiss, the chair of the commission at the time, obstructed their investigation by sharing information with the suspects.

Referral Letter and Allegations

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) sent a referral letter to Chair Weiss, requesting that the letter not be shared with Miller and Farrow, as they are subjects of the allegations.

Timing of Art Purchase and Identity of Buyers

The exact timing of a federal official's art purchase is unknown, but it is reported that Hunter Biden learned the identity of at least two buyers of his artwork.