{"id":2039098,"date":"2023-09-20T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-then-gives-fumbling-answer-when-asked-about-hunter-biden-at-hearing\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T17:02:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:02:57","slug":"ag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-then-gives-fumbling-answer-when-asked-about-hunter-biden-at-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-then-gives-fumbling-answer-when-asked-about-hunter-biden-at-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"AG Merrick Garland stays silent but fumbles when questioned about Hunter Biden at hearing."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-then-gives-fumbling-answer-when-asked-about-hunter-biden-at-hearing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039098&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Attorney General Merrick\u2062 Garland&#8217;s Response Raises Questions About Hunter Biden Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>During \u2062a\u2064 congressional hearing, Attorney General\u2063 Merrick Garland faced scrutiny when \u2063asked about \u200chis contact with the\u200d FBI \u200cregarding the criminal\u200d investigation \u200dinto President Joe Biden&#8217;s son, Hunter \u2064Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Garland initially struggled to \u200bprovide a clear response, pausing \u2063before stating that he did not recall whether he had personal contact with anyone at FBI headquarters regarding the investigation. However, he did\u2063 acknowledge that the \u2063FBI works for the Justice \u200dDepartment, implying that\u2064 discussing the investigation with the bureau would not be\u2064 unreasonable.<\/p>\n<p>When pressed further by GOP Rep. Mike Johnson, Garland\u200d stated that he did not believe he had talked to anyone at FBI headquarters\u200b about the \u2062investigation into the president&#8217;s son.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Did Merrick Garland have personal contact with anyone at the FBI about the Hunter Biden investigation?<\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, \u200che tells <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JudiciaryGOP?\">@JudiciaryGOP<\/a> he can\u2019t remember. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E55JcvlzQ7\">pic.twitter.com\/E55JcvlzQ7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Barry\u2064 Moore (@RepBarryMoore) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepBarryMoore\/status\/1704504523916451987?\">September\u2062 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Garland also faced questions about his\u2062 contact with special counsel\u2064 David\u2064 Weiss, who is overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden. When asked about any briefings or discussions he had with\u2064 Weiss, Garland cited executive privilege and declined to reveal any\u200d details.<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, Garland assured the committee that no one at the White House had interfered with the investigation into Biden. However, Johnson questioned why it had taken Weiss nearly five years to determine whether Hunter Biden had lied on a federal \u2062form \u2063regarding a gun purchase. Garland responded by stating that he\u200c had not interfered with \u2063Weiss&#8217; investigation, \u200das promised \u2063during his confirmation as attorney\u200c general.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u200d week, the Department \u200cof Justice indicted Hunter Biden \u200don <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/third-michigan-gov-whitmer-kidnapping-trial-starts\/\" title=\"Third Michigan Gov. Whitmer \"Kidnapping\" Trial Starts\">felony gun charges<\/a>, to which he reportedly plans to\u200d plead not guilty. This\u200b comes after Biden pleaded not guilty to tax evasion and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-did-absolutely-nothing-wrong-florida-sheriff-wont-charge-homeowner-who-fired-reported-ak-47-type-weapon-at-home-invaders\/\" title=\"\u2018He Did Absolutely Nothing Wrong\u2019: Florida Sheriff Won\u2019t Charge Homeowner Who Fired Reported AK-47 Type Weapon At Home Invaders\">illegal gun possession charges<\/a> in \u2063late July.<\/p>\n<p>The attorney \u200dgeneral&#8217;s response during the hearing has raised concerns and sparked further debate about \u200bthe Hunter Biden investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-gives-fumbling-answer-asked-hunter-biden-hearing\/\">AG Merrick Garland\u200c Goes Quiet, Then Gives Fumbling Answer When Asked About Hunter Biden at Hearing<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Did Attorney General Garland&#8217;s response\u2064 during the congressional hearing regarding the Hunter\u2062 Biden investigation sufficiently address concerns about transparency\u200b and impartiality?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Into Hunter Biden. He also added \u2063that he would \u200dnot speak\u2064 about ongoing investigations or specific\u2062 individuals in order to avoid\u200c any potential conflicts of interest or interference in the investigative process. Garland asserted \u200dthat he will ensure that the Department\u2063 of Justice \u200c(DOJ) operates \u2064independently and without any political influence.<\/p>\n<p>However, Garland&#8217;s response raises questions about \u2062the transparency and impartiality of the \u200dinvestigation \u2062into Hunter\u2063 Biden. By not definitively \u200danswering whether he had personal \u2064contact\u200d with FBI officials regarding the \u2062case, Garland leaves room for doubt and speculation.<\/p>\n<p>In previous instances, Garland has emphasized the importance of an independent DOJ and the need to uphold the rule of law. He has expressed his commitment to restoring the integrity\u2062 of \u2064the department after\u200c the\u200b politicization it \u2062faced during the Trump administration. However, \u200chis response during the congressional \u200chearing puts his commitment to these principles into question.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation into Hunter Biden has been a controversial subject since before his father assumed the presidency. Republicans have accused the Biden family of corruption and influence peddling, particularly concerning Hunter \u200dBiden&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-secret-service-intervened-in-hunter-biden-gun-incident-lied-on-background-check-form-report-says\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Secret Service Intervened In Hunter Biden Gun Incident; Lied On Background Check Form, Report Says\">overseas business dealings<\/a>. With the attorney general&#8217;s response suggesting potential communication with the FBI about the investigation, critics argue that this raises concerns about political interference and \u200bfavoritism.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064is essential \u200bfor the DOJ to maintain its independence and credibility, especially when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-in-trump-documents-case-strikes-justice-department-filings-and-questions-out-of-district-grand-jury\/\" title=\"Judge strikes DOJ filings in Trump documents case, questions 'out-of-district' grand jury.\">investigating matters related<\/a> to high-profile individuals or political figures. The public must have confidence that investigations are carried out objectively and without favoritism. Any perception of bias can erode trust in the justice system \u2062and undermine its ability\u200d to serve the American people.<\/p>\n<p>Garland&#8217;s response during the congressional hearing \u2063also highlights \u2063the need for more transparency from the DOJ regarding ongoing investigations. While it is essential to maintain the \u200dconfidentiality of ongoing cases to protect the integrity of investigations, providing more clarity on the\u2062 general procedures \u200dand principles followed by the department\u2063 can help \u2063alleviate concerns\u200b and suspicions.<\/p>\n<p>The Hunter Biden investigation is a sensitive matter considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-goes-quiet-then-gives-fumbling-answer-when-asked-about-hunter-biden-at-hearing\/\" title=\"AG Merrick Garland stays silent but fumbles when questioned about Hunter Biden at hearing.\">potential political implications involved<\/a>. As such, it is crucial\u2063 for Garland to address the\u200b questions and doubts raised \u200cby his response. Providing a detailed explanation of his involvement, if any, with\u200c the\u200d FBI regarding the investigation would help alleviate concerns and reaffirm the DOJ&#8217;s commitment to impartiality \u2064and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the credibility\u200c and integrity of the DOJ are at stake. It is imperative for Merrick Garland to ensure that the investigation into\u2064 Hunter Biden\u200c is conducted without any hint of political interference. Transparency, accountability, and a dedication to the\u2063 principles of \u2064justice must be upheld to\u200c restore and \u200dmaintain\u2064 public trust in the DOJ and\u200b its capacity to administer fair and impartial investigations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attorney General Merrick Garland faced difficulty responding to GOP Rep. Mike Johnson&#8217;s inquiry about his contact with the FBI regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden. 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