The Biden and Du Pont families have a nexus that started with Biden having a membership at the Prestigious Golf Club, which shows a close relationship and might have helped during the controversial child rape plea deal.

A fascinating article in the Washington Post on Thursday explored a little-known relationship between the Bidens and the du Pont family, which is related to a 2001 case in which then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) was elected as a notable new member of a prestigious golf club in Wilmington, Delaware, which was founded by a du Pont heiress. This comes as the media turns its attention to President Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 election.

In that year, Biden—well-known for his “Middle-Class Joe” persona and humble means—became a member of the prestigious Fieldstone Golf Club, a symbol of authority and grandeur. With this maneuver, a contrasting image was presented—that of a working-class politician mingling with the wealthiest family in the state, known for their chemical manufacturing empire.

Biden’s relationship with the du Ponts went beyond social exchanges. His own real estate holdings, political alliances, and hiring decisions all demonstrated a close bond with this powerful family. This connection is further shown by his purchase of a home constructed by a member of the du Pont family.

However, in 2007, Biden’s admission to the Fieldstone Golf Club sparked curiosity and resulted in a brief FBI probe. The question was how Biden got into the club, particularly since it used an “unused” ticket from a business that belonged to the club’s founder and eschewed paying a sizable partnership fee. After taking pictures of Biden’s personal locker at the club, the FBI’s investigation came to an end without any accusations of misconduct. It’s unclear if Biden was ever made aware of the FBI probe.