Topic: Influence Peddling

Anna Navarro on "The View" defends Joe Biden, claiming there is no evidence linking him to Hunter Biden's business dealings. She argues that Hunter's only "crime" was being a loving son and that influence peddling is common in Washington. The hosts highlight the moment Navarro suggests people at the table have also peddled their names.

The House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Biden family focuses on allegations of influence peddling involving Hunter Biden and his business associates. While critics point to the "Biden crime family" narrative, others suggest that such consultancy and family-based access are rampant throughout Congress.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy lost an appeal against his conviction for corruption and influence peddling. A Paris court upheld a three-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, allowing him to serve the remainder via an electronic bracelet. The story has received minimal coverage in US mainstream media, leading to speculation that it draws uncomfortable parallels to domestic political scandals.