House Judiciary Committee questioning Hunter Biden Special Counsel in ‘Unprecedented Move’
Special Counsel David Weiss Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee on Hunter Biden Probe
Special Counsel David Weiss will testify behind closed doors on Tuesday as House Republicans closely examine the multi-year investigation into Hunter Biden. House Judiciary Committee investigators will meet with Weiss, who has previously denied allegations from whistleblowers that political considerations influenced the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, according to Fox News.
Weiss initiated the investigation into Hunter Biden in 2018 while serving as the U.S. attorney for Delaware. This investigation resulted in a plea agreement on tax and firearm charges, which ultimately fell apart this summer.
Following this, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Weiss as a special counsel as the House Oversight Committee gathered information about the business dealings of Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family.
According to Weiss representative Wyn Hornbuckle, “Special Counsel Weiss is appearing voluntarily to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about the scope of his authority. Mr. Weiss is prepared to take this unprecedented step of testifying before the conclusion of his investigation to make clear that he’s had and continues to have full authority over his investigation and to bring charges in any jurisdiction.”
This assertion was challenged by Internal Revenue Service whistleblower Gary Shapley this summer, who claimed that Weiss required approval from officials at the Justice Department’s Washington headquarters before filing any charges against Hunter Biden.
Representative Jim Jordan expressed his concerns about Weiss’s narrative in response to these allegations, stating in a tweet, “David Weiss said repeatedly that he had ‘ultimate authority’ over the decision to charge Hunter Biden. The only problem? He didn’t. And witnesses continue to discredit his narrative.”
David Weiss said repeatedly that he had “ultimate authority” over the decision to charge Hunter Biden.
The only problem?
He didn’t.
And witnesses continue to discredit his narrative. pic.twitter.com/VHB7Rhzy3z
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 1, 2023
David Weiss knew he didn’t really have authority to charge Hunter Biden.
But he kept saying he had “ultimate authority.”
Why not just be honest?https://t.co/JMdOdJJkJV
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) November 2, 2023
Hornbuckle stated that Weiss has limitations on what he can disclose to the committee’s investigators. “Consistent with department policy and the law, he will be unable to address the specifics of his investigation,” Hornbuckle said. “At the close of this matter, Special Counsel Weiss will prepare a report, which the Attorney General has committed to making public to the greatest extent possible, consistent with the law, department policy, and the public interest.”
According to a report in The New York Times, the Justice Department offered Jordan and his panel the choice between a public or private session, and Jordan opted for the session taking place in Washington on Tuesday.
As part of the House investigation into Hunter Biden’s activities, House Oversight Committee Chairman Representative James Comer of Kentucky has indicated that subpoenas will be issued to Biden family members, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, the president’s brother, according to NBC.
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How did the plea agreement on tax and firearm charges related to Hunter Biden fall apart earlier this year, and what led to the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel?
Special Counsel David Weiss, who initiated the investigation into Hunter Biden, is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. House Republicans are closely examining the multi-year investigation and have raised concerns about potential political influence on the investigation. Weiss, who has denied allegations of political considerations influencing the probe, will meet with House Judiciary Committee investigators behind closed doors, according to Fox News.
The investigation into Hunter Biden was initiated by Weiss in 2018 while he served as the U.S. attorney for Delaware. The investigation resulted in a plea agreement on tax and firearm charges, which fell apart earlier this year. Following this development, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Weiss as a special counsel as the House Oversight Committee sought information about the business dealings of Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family.
Weiss’s representative, Wyn Hornbuckle, stated that Weiss is appearing voluntarily to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about the scope of his authority. Hornbuckle asserted that Weiss continues to have full authority over the investigation and is prepared to bring charges in any jurisdiction. However, these claims have been challenged by Internal Revenue Service whistleblower Gary Shapley, who alleged that Weiss required approval from officials at the Justice Department’s Washington headquarters before filing any charges against Hunter Biden.
Representative Jim Jordan expressed his concerns about Weiss’s narrative and alleged that he did not have the ultimate authority to charge Hunter Biden, despite repeatedly claiming he did. Jordan’s skepticism about Weiss’s statements was shared in a tweet, where he suggested witnesses continue to discredit Weiss’s narrative.
Hornbuckle acknowledged that Weiss has limitations on what he can disclose to the committee’s investigators, stating that he will be unable to address the specifics of his investigation. However, Hornbuckle assured that at the close of the matter, Weiss will prepare a report, which the Attorney General has committed to making public to the greatest extent possible, in line with the law, department policy, and the public interest.
According to The New York Times, the Justice Department offered Jordan and his panel the choice between a public or private session, and Jordan opted for the closed-door session taking place in Washington on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, as part of the House investigation into Hunter Biden’s activities, subpoenas are expected to be issued to Biden family members, including Hunter Biden and James Biden, the president’s brother, according to NBC. House Oversight Committee Chairman Representative James Comer of Kentucky has indicated the intention to issue these subpoenas.
Overall, the testimony of Special Counsel David Weiss before the House Judiciary Committee is expected to shed light on the Hunter Biden probe and address concerns about potential political influence on the investigation. The outcome of this testimony and the subsequent actions taken by the House Oversight Committee will likely impact the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Biden family’s business dealings.
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