In a recent development, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., has shed light on California lawyer Kevin Morris’ connection to Hunter Biden, the First Son who has defied a congressional subpoena, and the Biden family’s business deals. The House Oversight Committee is scheduled to convene next week to discuss a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his violation of the congressional subpoenas.
The House Oversight Committee and House Judiciary Committee had previously issued a closed-door deposition subpoena to Hunter Biden as part of the House Republican-led impeachment inquiry against President Biden. However, Hunter Biden offered to testify only in public, and when this request was denied, he appeared at the U.S. Capitol to deliver a statement to the press, thereby defying the subpoena.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, have expressed their intention to take necessary measures to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Comer announced that his committee would hold a markup meeting on January 10th at 10:00 a.m., aiming to “consider a resolution and accompanying report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying lawful subpoenas.” Comer further stated that the investigation had uncovered significant evidence suggesting President Biden’s knowledge of and involvement in his family’s exploitation of the Biden name for financial gain. However, Hunter Biden’s refusal to comply with the subpoenas, according to Comer, constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral for prosecution.
Additionally, it has been learned that the House Judiciary Committee will also hold a similar markup at the same time on January 10th, recommending Hunter Biden to be held in contempt of Congress. Committee markups are the initial step in bringing a resolution to hold an individual in contempt of Congress for a full vote on the House floor.
The move to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress has faced criticism from Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who argues that there is no precedent for the U.S. House of Representatives to hold a private citizen in contempt of Congress when they have offered to testify in public, under oath, and on a day chosen by the Committee. Raskin accuses Chairman Comer of obstructing the investigation by denying Hunter Biden the opportunity to answer all the Committee’s questions in front of the American people and the world. Raskin maintains that the evidence and facts do not support any wrongdoing or impeachable offenses by President Biden.
Meanwhile, Comer and Jordan have expanded their investigation to probe whether President Biden was involved in his son’s alleged “scheme” to defy the subpoena for deposition, which they argue could constitute an impeachable offense. Hunter Biden, during his public statement last month, stated that his father was not financially involved in his business, a claim for which he said there is no evidence.
The House impeachment inquiry against President Biden was formalized by the full House last month, with Comer, Jordan, and House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith leading the inquiry.
Brooke Singman, a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News, has been covering the developments closely. Singman joined Fox News in 2014 and provides coverage on the White House, presidential politics, federal investigations, national security, elections, and more.
In conclusion, the House Oversight Committee’s consideration of holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress marks a significant development in the ongoing impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The committee, led by Republican representatives, alleges that Hunter Biden’s defiance of the subpoenas and his family’s business dealings warrant contempt charges. The move has sparked criticism and accusations of obstruction from committee Democrats. As the investigation unfolds, further updates are expected to shed light on the potential implications for the Biden administration.
