Staff Reports
In a recent announcement, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. Weiss had been investigating Hunter for tax and gun charges, but there has been confusion surrounding his authority to bring charges. Additionally, Hunter had been offered a plea deal that would have allowed him to avoid jail time and receive immunity for other charges. This has raised suspicion about the Special Counsel and the motives behind it. The Republican-controlled House is determined to uncover the truth, particularly the chairmen of the three committees most involved.
TODAY: AG Merrick Garland appoints David Weiss as special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation
JUNE: IRS Whistleblower Shapley testifies that he personally witnessed David Weiss claim that "he was not the deciding person in whether charges were filed" against Hunter Biden pic.twitter.com/gZcaNkPAbS
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) released a statement expressing concern about a cover-up. He believes that the appointment of the Special Counsel is an attempt by the Justice Department to hide evidence of corruption within the Biden family. He accuses the Justice Department of misconduct and politicization during the investigation into Hunter Biden, which allowed the statute of limitations to run out on serious crimes. Comer also claims that Justice Department officials tipped off the Biden transition team and Hunter Biden’s lawyers about planned interviews and searches. He believes that the Biden administration’s Department of Justice is trying to obstruct Congress.
Chairman Comer emphasized that the House Oversight Committee will continue to follow the money trail of the Biden family and determine if foreign actors targeted them. He also intends to uncover any misconduct within the Justice Department. Congressman Jim Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, shares these concerns. Weiss is expected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in the coming months.
Chairmen Comer and Jordan have both sent letters to Garland expressing their concerns about Weiss’s authority and the inconsistencies in his statements. Comer believes that the appointment of the Special Counsel is a political move, and Jordan points out that Weiss has changed his story multiple times. Both chairmen are committed to conducting thorough investigations and will not be deterred by the Biden administration’s actions.
Chairman Jason Smith of the House Committee on Ways and Means also voiced his concerns about the Special Counsel appointment. He believes that selecting Weiss raises concerns about political interference in the investigation and the collapsed plea deal. Smith reassures the American people that Congress will continue to hold the Biden administration accountable and will use every available tool to uncover the truth.
In conclusion, Republican chairmen are united in their determination to investigate the Biden family and the actions of the Justice Department. They believe that the Special Counsel appointment is an attempt to hinder their investigations and cover up the Biden family’s alleged corruption. They will not be swayed and will continue their work to uncover the facts the American people deserve to know.
