Hunter Biden sought assistance from the US State Department in 2016 regarding a deal for Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president. Documents released by the State Department show that Hunter contacted the US ambassador to Italy seeking regulatory support for a geothermal project in Tuscany, but no meeting or project materialized. Embassy officials appeared hesitant about endorsing Burisma, with concerns about advocating for a foreign entity. Hunter's lawyer clarified that only an introduction was requested, and President Biden was reportedly unaware of these communications. This revelation comes amidst ongoing legal scrutiny of Hunter Biden's business dealings, including allegations of tax evasion and foreign lobbying. Critics continue to link Hunter's actions to his father's political influence, although no charges have been filed against him related to lobbying.