Hunter Biden solicited U.S. government assistance for a geothermal energy project in Italy on behalf of Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company, while his father was vice president, as revealed by newly released records. This request raised concerns among U.S. embassy officials, who were hesitant to support a request from the son of the sitting vice president for a foreign company, emphasizing the need for proper protocols. Concurrently, prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden accepted payments from Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu to influence U.S. policy, particularly regarding an investigation in Romania, without registering as a lobbyist. The special counsel's office suggested that Hunter's actions may have been structured to avoid political ramifications for President Biden. Hunter's lawyer maintains that his outreach was a legitimate request and denies any wrongdoing. These developments have intensified scrutiny of Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings and their implications for his father's political career.