Why Won't Carney Answer Questions About Biden's Son's Ukraine Gas Gig?

"I would refer you to the vice president’s office."

5.14.2014 Larry O'Connor

The White House and the State Department refused to answer any questions about yesterday's revelation that Hunter Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, had been named to the board of directors of Ukraine's largest gas producer.

The Washington Free Beacon details the evasive non-responses from Jay Carney and Jen Psaki as the spokespersons were grilled about the conflict of interest during their respective press briefings at the White House and State Department.

“JON KARL (ABC News): On another subject, Hunter Biden has now taken a position with the largest oil and gas company — holding company in Ukraine. Is there any concern about at least the appearance of a conflict there – (inaudible) — the vice president’s son –

JAY CARNEY: I would refer you to the vice president’s office. I saw those reports. You know, Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family are obviously private citizens, and where they work does not reflect an endorsement by the administration or by the vice president or president. But I would refer you to the vice president’s office.

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