Garland stands by testimony on Hunter Biden probe despite whistleblower allegations.
Attorney General Merrick Garland stands by U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s independence to investigate Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that U.S. Attorney David Weiss can investigate Hunter Biden free from political interference. This comes despite recent IRS whistleblower claims that contradict Garland’s sworn testimony.
In early February 2021, President Joe Biden asked nearly all Senate-confirmed U.S. attorneys for their resignations, with Weiss as an exception, who was asked to stay on as he investigates the president’s son. Garland has repeatedly vowed to ensure that Weiss would be insulated from any political pressure, and he said Tuesday that that was still true.
Hunter Biden investigation infected by “politics”: IRS whistleblower
IRS whistleblower claims have alleged that the federal investigation into Hunter Biden has been infected by “preferential treatment and politics.” However, Garland remains confident in Weiss’s ability to make appropriate decisions regarding the case.
- Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has suggested that Garland’s testimony “could be misleading because without special counsel authority he could need the permission of another U.S. attorney’s office in certain circumstances to bring charges” beyond Delaware.
- Then-Attorney General William Barr rejected the idea of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden in December 2020, but now says Garland should grant those powers to Weiss.
- Dozens of Senate Republicans have said Weiss must be given special counsel protections and authorities, and dozens of House Republicans called upon Garland to appoint a special counsel for the investigation.
Despite these challenges, Garland remains committed to ensuring that Weiss can investigate Hunter Biden without political interference. The president’s son is reportedly being scrutinized for potential tax fraud and lying on a federal form when purchasing a handgun in 2018.
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