Hunter Biden faces backlash as Secret Service denies involvement in gun fiasco contrary to FBI document

WASHINGTON, DC: The Secret Service on Tuesday, May 21, redoubled their efforts to refute reports that officers tried to obtain documents from the gun shop where Hunter Biden famously bought a Colt Cobra handgun, which his sister-in-law turned lover, subsequently threw in the trash, according to the New York Post.

According to federal court filings on Monday, May 20, the owner of Wilmington, Delaware's StarQuest Shooter gun store was interviewed by the FBI.

The owner alleged that Secret Service and Delaware State Police agents visited his establishment the day after the .38-caliber revolver went missing. Despite this claim, the Secret Service has recently issued another denial.

Secret Service denies involvement in Hunter's gun fiasco

When questioned about the latest filing by Special Counsel David Weiss, Anthony Guglielmi, Chief of Communications for the US Secret Service, informed the New York Post, "There is no change in our statement."

Guglielmi was referring to the Secret Service's 2021 statement, which asserted that its records showed agents had "no involvement" in the incident.

Regarding StarQuest Shooter proprietor Ron Palimere's claims to the FBI, Guglielmi stated, "We were aware of the claims made at that time but could not find any information to independently corroborate them. At that time, the Biden family were not protectees of the Secret Service."

During his FBI interview last week, Palimere informed federal agents that he visited his gun store on the evening of October 12, 2018, and his staff identified Biden as "a celebrity-type customer."

Palimere expressed his desire to "complete the sale and get [Hunter] Biden out of the store" as quickly as possible, realizing that Joe Biden, Hunter's father, was not a "gun supporter." He was concerned that Hunter Biden's presence in his establishment could negatively impact business.

According to Palimere, 12 days later, the US Secret Service and Delaware State Police separately visited StarQuest, inquiring about the paperwork Hunter Biden had completed during the gun transaction.

The FBI document outlining Palimere’s interview states, "They said the firearm was involved in a case of some kind and they wanted to expedite the trace process and get access to the Form 4473. Both agencies asked the same questions and it appeared they were not aware of each other’s investigations."

Palimere informed the FBI that he consulted with ATF Special Agent Jason Reisch for guidance on what to do because the purported request from the Secret Service "did not seem right."

The FBI document states, "Reisch advised Palimere not to turn the original Form 4473 over to anyone and to provide a copy only if Palimere felt he had to."

Internet slams Hunter Biden and Secret Service as agency denies involvement in gun fiasco

Several people on the internet slammed Hunter Biden and the Secret Service as they denied their involvement in Hunter Biden's gun fiasco. 

A user posted on social media platform X, "Fire them all, FBI & SS," while one added, "He could keep denying for as long as he can, very soon his denials will catch up with him."

A person also stated, "You can't trust the secret service," whereas one mentioned, "nobody trusts anyone working in Washington these days." [sic]

Some online comments read, "A real Crime unlike the sham indictments of our beloved ex and future President," while a user wrote, "Stop delaying...go to trial...end the situation."

Another comment read, "IMPEACH HUNTER BIDEN!!!" while one stated, "Did he get a job?"

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