Key points from the IRS whistleblower hearing on Hunter Biden investigation.
A Pair of IRS Whistleblowers Expose DOJ’s Handling of Hunter Biden Investigation
A pair of IRS whistleblowers recently shed light on the Department of Justice’s questionable actions during the Hunter Biden investigation. Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, two top IRS agents, testified before the House Oversight Committee and House Ways and Means Committee, revealing startling details about the investigation.
Transparency Issues and Suppressed Investigative Steps
During the hearing, Shapley and Ziegler discussed how the DOJ hindered the IRS’s efforts to fully investigate Hunter Biden. They revealed that the DOJ blocked access to the contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop, prevented the IRS from interviewing Hunter Biden himself, and prohibited investigators from asking witnesses about messages mentioning President Joe Biden.
Key Takeaways from the Hearing
- Weiss’s Credibility Under Scrutiny: David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, faced intense scrutiny regarding his statements and actions. His contradictory statements about his charging authority and his seemingly limited role in the investigation have raised questions about his credibility.
- Plea Deal Controversy: The leniency of the plea deal Hunter Biden received from Weiss’s office was a topic of discussion. The whistleblowers believed that felony charges were warranted based on the evidence collected, but Weiss only brought misdemeanor charges related to tax evasion.
- Evidence Ignored: The whistleblowers testified that the Justice Department ignored strong evidence of more serious tax crimes committed by Hunter Biden. They pointed to passages in Hunter Biden’s memoir and explicit pictures allegedly involving paid escorts as examples of evidence that was disregarded.
- Conflict of Interest: Shapley highlighted the conflict of interest involving two Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys who had the final say on whether felony charges should be brought against Hunter Biden. The fact that no charges were filed in their jurisdictions raised concerns.
- Payments to Biden Family Members: Investigators discovered unexplained payments to other members of the Biden family, including President Joe Biden’s grandchildren. However, they were unable to explore the justification for these payments or follow up on leads related to Joe Biden.
- Call for Special Counsel: Both House Republicans and the whistleblowers called for the appointment of a special counsel to independently investigate the Hunter Biden case. They cited the lack of transparency, challenges faced by Weiss, and the statute of limitations as reasons for this request.
Overall, the testimony of these IRS whistleblowers has raised serious concerns about the DOJ’s handling of the Hunter Biden investigation and the lack of transparency surrounding it.
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