DOJ requests removal of IRS whistleblower from Hunter Biden case, say attorneys.

IRS Removes Whistleblower from Hunter Biden Investigation

The Department of Justice has requested the removal of a whistleblower and his team from the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes and business dealings, according to the whistleblower’s attorneys. The unnamed IRS agent had been overseeing the investigation since early 2020 and had sought to make protected whistleblower disclosures to Congress. The move to remove him and his team is “clearly retaliatory and may also constitute obstruction of a congressional inquiry,” the attorneys said in a letter addressed to multiple congressional lawmakers. Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, has been under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud, lobbying crimes, and money laundering.

Details of the Investigation

Hunter Biden confirmed in December 2020 that his business deals were being investigated, but few details have been revealed since then. The whistleblower’s April 19 letter to Congress did not mention Hunter Biden by name, but Senator Lindsey Graham later revealed that the whistleblower was bringing information about a potential conflict of interest with the Hunter Biden investigation. The Epoch Times has reached out to the Department of Justice for comment.

Protected Whistleblower Disclosures

The whistleblower had already provided legally protected disclosures internally at the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Inspector General, the Office of Inspector General, and the Department of Justice, according to his attorney. The disclosures alleged that federal prosecutors had failed to mitigate certain risks and had not followed proper procedures.

What This Means

The removal of the whistleblower and his team from the investigation raises questions about the integrity of the probe and whether there was any political interference. It also highlights the importance of whistleblower protections and the need for transparency in high-profile investigations. As more details emerge, it will be interesting to see how this story develops and what impact it may have on the Biden administration.

Key Takeaways

• The IRS has removed a whistleblower and his team from the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes and business dealings.
• The move is “clearly retaliatory and may also constitute obstruction of a congressional inquiry,” according to the whistleblower’s attorneys.
• The whistleblower had sought to make protected disclosures to Congress and had already provided disclosures internally at several federal agencies.
• The removal of the whistleblower raises questions about the integrity of the investigation and the potential for political interference.
• As more details emerge, it will be interesting to see how this story develops and what impact it may have on the Biden administration.