Senate Republicans criticize Hunter Biden’s plea deal, citing it as evidence of a biased justice system.

Senate Republicans Accuse Two-Tiered Justice System in Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a “two-tiered” system of justice after Hunter Biden reached a plea deal on three federal charges related to tax crimes and the purchase of a handgun. The Justice Department revealed that President Joe Biden’s son will plead guilty to two counts of “willful failure to pay” federal income taxes and will enter a “Pretrial Diversion Agreement” for possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of a controlled substance.

Republicans Question the Severity of the Charges

U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware, who brought forth the limited charges, emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. However, Republicans argue that the charges fall short of addressing Hunter Biden’s lucrative business dealings in Ukraine and China, which they believe may involve foreign lobbying or money laundering.

Comparisons to Former President Donald Trump’s indictment in a separate investigation have also been made. GOP senators expressed their dissatisfaction with the Biden deal, referring to it as a “slap on the wrist” compared to the charges against Trump.

Republicans Criticize the Department’s Handling of the Case

Several Republican senators, including Josh Hawley, J.D. Vance, Rick Scott, Ron Johnson, and Marsha Blackburn, voiced their concerns about the politicization of the Department of Justice. They argue that the plea deal demonstrates a two-tiered justice system and a lack of accountability for Hunter Biden’s actions.

Sen. Vance, who previously announced a hold on all DOJ nominees, called the Biden deal an “exhibit” of the department’s political prosecution. Sen. Scott criticized the plea agreement as a mockery of the legal system, while Sen. Johnson referred to the investigation as a sham that fails to reveal the truth.

Sen. Blackburn pledged action from her side of the aisle, stating that the DOJ’s charges against Hunter Biden do not dismiss the alleged bribery scheme or the reported Biden family corruption. She emphasized the need for full accountability and criticized Attorney General Garland’s assertion of a single standard of justice.

Senate Republicans are determined to address what they perceive as a lack of equal justice and maintain confidence in federal law enforcement.

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Jerry Dunleavy contributed to this report.