Did Biden assist Hunter in defying a subpoena? Why is Trump facing obstruction charges?
Did Joe Biden advise his son to defy a congressional subpoena? The House Oversight and Judiciary Committee chairs are determined to find out as part of their impeachment inquiry. If there is evidence that the president colluded with Hunter Biden to obstruct the investigation, Joe Biden could be charged with a crime. The irony is that Donald Trump is currently facing criminal charges of obstruction of justice, even though he did nothing to prevent evidence or witnesses from reaching Congress.
Last Wednesday, Rep. James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, and Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee Chair, sent a letter to the White House counsel regarding the president’s alleged communications with his son about defying a congressional subpoena. According to the letter, Hunter Biden was subpoenaed to appear for a deposition on December 13, 2023, as part of the impeachment inquiry. However, instead of appearing for the deposition, Hunter Biden held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on the same day.
Later that day, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Biden was “certainly familiar with what his son was going to say” when asked if he had watched Hunter’s press conference. This statement raised suspicions that the President had prior knowledge of Hunter Biden’s decision to defy the congressional subpoenas.
The letter from Comer and Jordan expressed the need to investigate the President’s involvement in his son’s refusal to comply with the subpoenas. They cited two federal criminal statutes, 18 U.S.C. § 1505 and 18 U.S.C. § 2(a), that President Biden may have violated. Section 1505 criminalizes “Obstruction of Justice” and imposes penalties for anyone who attempts to obstruct a congressional investigation. Section 2(a) establishes criminal liability for individuals who aid, abet, counsel, command, induce, or procure the commission of a crime.
Based on the press secretary’s statement, Comer and Jordan requested any documents or communications between the Executive Office of the President and Hunter Biden’s legal team regarding the deposition. However, it is unlikely that the White House will comply with this request. If questioned about his discussions with Hunter regarding the subpoena, President Biden will likely deny any involvement, just as he denied discussing Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Meanwhile, evidence continues to mount that Joe Biden not only spoke with Hunter about his business dealings, but also had regular communication with his son’s business partners and met with foreign individuals who paid Hunter millions of dollars. This raises concerns of bribery and the selling of influence, which overshadow the potential charge of obstruction of justice. The House’s latest move reveals a delicious irony: if Joe Biden colluded with his son to defy the congressional subpoena, he would be guilty of obstruction of justice, while Trump faces obstruction charges for conduct that may not even qualify as a crime.
As explained in detail at The Federalist, Special Counsel Jack Smith charged Trump with violating two subsections of § 1512(c) for his actions on January 6, 2021. However, this interpretation of the law ignores the fact that § 1512(c) only criminalizes conduct that impairs the availability of evidence for an official proceeding. The Supreme Court is likely to rule that Trump’s actions on that day did not meet the criteria for obstruction of justice.
In contrast, if Joe Biden collaborated with Hunter to ignore the congressional subpoena, he would be engaging in conduct that qualifies as obstruction of justice. The Biden administration’s charges against Trump for obstruction of justice seem baseless in comparison. The level of hypocrisy displayed by this administration is both amusing and detrimental to our country.
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What federal criminal statutes may President Joe Biden have potentially violated in relation to his son’s defiance of a congressional subpoena?
Title: Investigation Into Joe Biden’s Alleged Involvement in Son’s Defiance of Congressional Subpoena
Introduction:
The House Oversight and Judiciary Committee chairs are initiating an investigation into whether President Joe Biden advised his son, Hunter Biden, to defy a congressional subpoena. This development comes as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the President. If evidence surfaces indicating collusion between the President and his son to obstruct the investigation, Joe Biden himself could face criminal charges. Interestingly, this investigation occurs against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s own criminal charges of obstruction of justice, despite him having taken no action to impede evidence or witness testimony from reaching Congress.
The Congressional Inquiry:
Last Wednesday, Rep. James Comer, the chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, and Rep. Jim Jordan, the Judiciary Committee Chair, penned a letter to the White House Counsel seeking clarification on the President’s alleged communications with his son regarding the defiance of a congressional subpoena. According to the letter, Hunter Biden had been subpoenaed to appear for a deposition on December 13, 2023, as part of the impeachment inquiry. Instead of complying with the subpoena, Hunter Biden chose to hold a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on the same day.
White House Response and Suspicions:
Following Hunter Biden’s press conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Joe Biden was “certainly familiar with what his son was going to say” when asked if he had watched the press conference. This statement raised suspicions that the President had prior knowledge of Hunter Biden’s decision to defy the congressional subpoenas.
Legal Implications:
The letter from Comer and Jordan emphasized the need to investigate the President’s role in his son’s refusal to comply with the subpoenas. They cited two federal criminal statutes that President Biden may have violated – 18 U.S.C. § 1505, which criminalizes “Obstruction of Justice,” and 18 U.S.C. § 2(a), which establishes criminal liability for individuals who aid, abet, counsel, command, induce, or procure the commission of a crime.
Request for Documents and Unlikely Compliance:
Comer and Jordan requested access to any documents or communications between the Executive Office of the President and Hunter Biden’s legal team regarding the deposition. However, it is highly unlikely that the White House will comply with this request. If questioned, President Biden will likely deny any involvement, just as he has previously denied discussing Hunter Biden’s business dealings.
Conclusion:
The investigation into Joe Biden’s alleged involvement in his son’s defiance of a congressional subpoena highlights the complexity of the political landscape. As Congress delves deeper into the impeachment inquiry, it is essential to determine the legitimacy and extent of the President’s role in potentially obstructing justice. The outcome of this investigation will undoubtedly impact the public’s perception of both President Joe Biden and the ongoing political dynamics.
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