FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down the latest developments in the Hunter Biden investigation after the president’s son skipped his deposition before Congress. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said Hunter Biden made a “huge change” by saying his father, President Biden, was “not financially involved” in his business dealings.
Hunter Biden’s decision to defy his subpoena and deliver a public statement defending himself and his family during the House impeachment inquiry against his father has raised eyebrows. In his statement, Hunter Biden asserted that his father had no financial involvement in his business ventures, including his dealings with Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings and his Chinese investments.
However, Republicans, including Jordan, have pointed out the inconsistencies in Hunter Biden’s narrative. Jordan highlighted the changing statements about his father’s involvement, suggesting that President Biden may have been involved in his son’s business dealings in other ways. This shift in the narrative contradicts President Biden’s previous claims of having no discussions or involvement in his son’s overseas business dealings.
The White House and President Biden have consistently denied any financial involvement between the president and his son’s business ventures. However, evidence such as email records and testimony from Hunter Biden’s former business partners seem to contradict these statements.
Republicans, including House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Jordan, Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, and Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, have sought clarity on the shifting messages from the White House but have received no response.
Comer and Jordan have threatened to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress if he continues to defy the subpoena. They have also pledged to release the full transcript of his deposition and schedule a public hearing for him to testify.
The subpoena’s validity has been questioned by Hunter Biden’s attorney and the White House, arguing that the House impeachment inquiry was never formalized by the full House of Representatives. However, a vote to formalize the inquiry is expected to take place soon.
Despite the ongoing debate and legal arguments, Republicans are determined to continue their investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings. They believe that the American people deserve answers and transparency regarding any potential public corruption at the highest level.
As the situation unfolds, House Republicans are prepared with tens of thousands of documents for Hunter Biden’s deposition and have specific questions for the president’s son.
In conclusion, Hunter Biden’s decision to skip his congressional deposition and the changing narrative surrounding President Biden’s involvement in his son’s business dealings have sparked further scrutiny. Republicans are determined to get to the bottom of the matter and ensure transparency for the American people. The ongoing investigation and potential contempt proceedings against Hunter Biden highlight the significance of this article in the context of current world events.
