President Biden's visit to Maui and controversies surrounding the federal and state response, crackdown on firearms dealers, Hunter Biden's alleged influence in securing a government job, concerns over excessive enforcement of gun licenses, and potential misuse of government roles for personal gain.
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The recovery efforts in Maui after the devastating wildfire have been marred by controversy and frustration, with anger growing among locals due to lack of information about missing individuals, particularly children.
The Biden administration's revocation of federal firearms licenses of gun dealers is raising concerns about the strain it could put on the relationship between gun sellers and law enforcement, as licensed dealers often help in reporting suspicious buyers or potential gun traffickers.
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Recovery Efforts and Lackluster Response in Maui Wildfire Aftermath
Two weeks after the devastating wildfire in Maui, the recovery efforts are still ongoing. As of now, 114 deaths have been confirmed, while 850 people are still missing. Anger has grown among locals as government officials have been unable to provide information about the missing, particularly regarding the number of children feared dead. There is also frustration with the lack of warning as the island's alarm system did not sound during the fire. The decision not to activate the alarms has sparked controversy, with the county's emergency management chief defending the choice. A state investigation has been launched into the overall response from local officials.
Biden Administration's Crackdown on Gun Dealers
The Biden administration has been revoking federal firearms licenses of gun dealers at an increased rate. Over 120 licenses have been revoked this fiscal year, compared to 27 revocations in the previous fiscal year. Some dealers argue that the revocations are based on technicalities or paperwork errors, and that the zero tolerance policy implemented by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is overreaching. Concerns have been raised about the strain this could put on the relationship between gun sellers and law enforcement, as licensed dealers often play a role in reporting suspicious buyers or potential gun traffickers.
Hunter Biden's Alleged Influence and Business Deals
Records obtained by The Daily Wire indicate that Hunter Biden allegedly helped his business partner, Eric Schwerin, gain a government job to gain influence for their business dealings. Schwerin was appointed to a government commission that used its influence to leverage cooperation from foreign governments for private business projects. Hunter and Schwerin attempted to pursue business deals through Schwerin's government role, including potential appointments to the boards of banks in Latvia. While some attempts had fallen apart, there are concerns about the overlap between government connections, international deals, and private fundraising in this case.
President Biden touched down in Maui Monday where residents remain frustrated, hundreds of legal firearms dealers get their license to sell guns stripped away, and records obtained by The Daily Wire show Hunter Biden allegedly helping a friend get a government job to obtain foreign influence. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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