David Weiss supports maintaining ‘ultimate authority’ in the Hunter Biden investigation.

The Federal Prosecutor Defending His Authority in Hunter Biden Investigation

The federal prosecutor leading the investigation into Hunter Biden has faced criticism and scrutiny recently. However, United States Attorney David Weiss is standing firm in his position and asserting his ultimate authority over the decision to charge the president’s son.

In response to allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers, who claimed that the Department of Justice was hindering the investigation, Weiss wrote a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. In the letter, he emphasized his responsibility to protect confidential law enforcement information and deliberative communications related to the case. He also reiterated that he has the ultimate authority to decide when, where, and whether to file charges.

House Republicans have raised concerns about Weiss’s authority, particularly after the whistleblowers alleged that he had been blocked from pursuing charges in Washington, D.C., and California. However, Weiss clarified that as the U.S. attorney in Delaware, his charging authority is geographically limited to his home district. To collaborate on cases outside his jurisdiction, he follows the common Departmental practice of partnering with other U.S. attorney’s offices.

Last month, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith held a closed-door meeting to review whistleblower reports about misconduct in the DOJ and IRS. During a subsequent press conference, Smith revealed that Weiss had attempted to bring charges against Hunter Biden in 2022 but was denied both times. Additionally, Weiss’s request for special counsel status, which would protect his investigation, was also denied by Attorney General Merrick Garland.

In his letter, Weiss addressed the special counsel status, stating that he had been assured that if necessary, he would be granted § 515 Authority in the District of Columbia, the Central District of California, or any other district where charges could be brought in this matter.

Key Points:

• United States Attorney David Weiss defends his ultimate authority over charging Hunter Biden.
• Allegations made by IRS whistleblowers accuse the Department of Justice of hindering the investigation.
• Weiss clarifies his limited charging authority in Delaware and the need to partner with other U.S. attorney’s offices for cases outside his jurisdiction.
• Chairman Jason Smith reveals Weiss’s unsuccessful attempts to bring charges against Hunter Biden and his denied request for special counsel status.
• Weiss assures that he may be granted § 515 Authority in other districts if necessary.

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