Recent reports have brought attention to the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s younger brother, Francis “Frank” W. Biden. While Frank has flown under the radar compared to his more notorious family members, there are still questions about his potential use of his brother’s political influence for personal gain.
Frank Biden works as a non-attorney adviser to the Berman Law Group in Florida. He recently made headlines for his speech at a medical conference in Venice, Italy, where he spoke about his family and his brother’s cancer initiative.
According to attendees, he also discussed lobbying the federal government on Medicare reimbursement rules, which prompted the leader of a trade group to post a video informing members that Frank Biden had agreed to help with their efforts.
Frank Biden denies that he has communicated with the government on behalf of the Heart Rhythm Society or used his brother’s office for personal gain. He claims that the CEO of BioSig Technologies, a health technology company that co-sponsored the conference, paid for his trip to Italy. However, the relationship between Frank Biden and BioSig remains murky, with shifting statements from both parties about their association.
In 2020, ABC News ran a piece detailing Frank Biden’s involvement with a charter school venture in Florida. He reportedly earned $70,000 per year over the course of five years as the company’s president and front man. Frank Biden allegedly used his last name and connections in Washington to help land the company charter contracts from local officials.
While Frank Biden’s business dealings have drawn scrutiny, it is important to note that he is not a registered federal lobbyist and has not been accused of any illegal activities. However, the potential for conflict of interest due to his relationship with the president is a cause for concern.
The media coverage of Frank Biden’s business dealings underscores the importance of transparency and ethical behavior in politics. Those in positions of power must take extra care to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, as their actions can have far-reaching consequences.
As citizens, it is our responsibility to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions and demand transparency in their dealings. Only by working together to promote ethical behavior can we ensure that our government represents the best interests of the people it serves.
