In a dramatic turn of events, House Republicans are considering holding Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, in contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena as part of the House impeachment inquiry against his father. The first son appeared on Capitol Hill to deliver a statement to the press instead of testifying, stating that he would only do so in a public setting.
A resolution and accompanying report obtained by Digital from the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees claim that Hunter Biden’s actions constitute a “criminal act” and a violation of federal law, calling for him to be held in contempt. The report highlights the importance of his testimony in the impeachment inquiry, focusing on whether President Biden took official action or abused his office for personal gain.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer spoke to reporters after Hunter Biden’s defiance, expressing concern over a potential “impeachable offense.” They argue that the evidence accumulated suggests President Biden’s knowledge and involvement in his son’s foreign business interests.
The report and resolution will be considered by the House Oversight Committee during a markup meeting, along with a similar markup by the House Judiciary Committee. However, Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin criticized the move, stating that there is no precedent for holding a private citizen in contempt of Congress who has offered to testify publicly under oath.
This development comes after Comer and Jordan expanded their investigation to probe whether President Biden himself was involved in his son’s actions, raising the possibility of impeachment. The House impeachment inquiry against President Biden was formalized last month and is being led by Comer, Jordan, and House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith.
The situation surrounding Hunter Biden’s defiance of the congressional subpoena continues to unfold, with House Republicans pushing for consequences while Democrats argue against holding a private citizen in contempt of Congress. As the impeachment inquiry progresses, the political implications and potential repercussions for the Biden administration remain to be seen.
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