Former mob boss Michael Franzese offered his perspective on the allegations surrounding the Biden family during an appearance with Fox News host Jesse Watters. Franzese, who once operated as a caporegime in the Colombo crime family, drew parallels between the accusations against the Bidens and his past activities within organized crime.
Franzese’s past, steeped in the underworld of organized crime, has given him a unique vantage point on the ongoing controversy. His life took a significant turn when he found Christianity in prison, leading him to renounce his criminal ways and dedicate his life to faith and public speaking.
During the interview, Franzese stated, “I had 18 shell companies. All these companies had was a bank account. Their only purpose was to collect money…I’m wondering why they’re not asking certain questions. What service did you provide? What product were you selling? Why were you collecting this money?…Sending it to family members, there still has to be a service they were providing. And the sources were questionable. China. Ukraine…You have suspicious bank accounts. You have money flowing into shell companies. You have money going to everybody except Joe Biden. Of course. You have text messages. You have emails. You have photos. You have witnesses. This is a slam dunk RICO indictment. I’m not saying he’s guilty but if this was me or anyone else we’d have been indicted a long time ago.”
Former mob boss, Michael Franzese, says he went to prison for the same crimes the Bidens have been committing for years pic.twitter.com/cr1oDihvb3
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) August 25, 2023
The charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, have been a source of controversy for some time now. Allegations range from questionable business dealings in Ukraine and China to potential violations of tax law. The controversy has been fueled by the release of emails and other materials purportedly from Hunter’s laptop, although the veracity of these materials has been a point of contention.
Franzese’s comments underscore a sentiment shared by some observers who believe that the Biden family should face more scrutiny. His comparison of the allegations to his own experiences with shell companies and illicit financial activities lends a unique perspective to the ongoing discussion.
Notably, he made the remarks before several new revelations came from the House GOP’s investigation into the Biden family, including news that Biden was personally on phone calls with Hunter Biden during business meetings while serving as vice president in the Obama administration.
As the situation continues to unfold, the question remains whether these allegations will lead to formal charges or remain as contentious talking points in the political arena.
