In a major development in the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, Special Counsel David Weiss is set to appear for a transcribed interview before the House Judiciary Committee next month. This comes as House Republicans continue their impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
Weiss, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in August, has been leading the Hunter Biden investigation since 2018. His appointment as special counsel was made amid allegations of political influence and hampered prosecutorial decisions in the years-long probe into the president’s son.
During his tenure as special counsel, Weiss charged Hunter Biden with multiple offenses, including making false statements in the purchase of a firearm and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has been requesting Weiss and other federal prosecutors involved in the investigation to testify before his committee for months. Jordan is currently the Republican nominee for House speaker and is expected to hold a third vote for the post on Friday.
The interview with Weiss is scheduled to take place behind closed doors on November 7. However, Jordan has been pushing for Weiss to testify publicly. The outcome of the impeachment inquiry remains uncertain following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
This development adds to the already intense political climate surrounding the Biden administration and the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden. Republicans have been critical of the handling of the probe, while Democrats have defended the president’s son.
It is important to note that the investigation into Hunter Biden is still ongoing, with Weiss stating that there are more aspects to be explored. The upcoming testimony by Weiss before the House Judiciary Committee will likely shed more light on the progress of the investigation and its potential implications.
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