with President Biden's son. Archer testified that Hunter Biden was selling"the brand," and it was the elder Biden who"brought the most value to the brand," according to the transcript.
Republicans on the committee asked Archer about two dinners, one in 2014 and another in 2015 at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., with Hunter Biden's foreign business associates, both of which the then-vice president attended. "Part of what was delivered is the brand," he said."I mean, it's like anything, you know, if you're Jamie Dimon's son or any CEO. You know, I think that's what we're talking about, is that there was brand being delivered along with other capabilities and reach."
While the speakerphone calls were described as casual conversations, Archer also testified he believed there may be more involved."I think that the calls were — that's what it was. They were calls to talk about the weather, and that was signal enough to be powerful." He asked Archer,"Is it fair to say that Hunter Biden was selling the illusion of access to his father?"Goldman followed up,"So, when you talk about selling the brand, it's not about selling access to his father. It's about selling the illusion of access to his father. Is that fair?"Goldman asked,"'Almost fair.' Why, 'almost fair?'"