Investigation Into Hunter's Finances Limit Biden's Choice for Attorney General
Bronson Stocking
Posted: Dec 10, 2020 7:10 PM
While the media was suppressing news about Hunter Biden's overseas business deals, federal investigators were combing through his taxes. With the investigation ongoing, Joe Biden's field of potential nominees for attorney general has likely dwindled.
In a report, the Associated Press acknowledged this reality, saying Biden's pick for attorney general will "now be scrutinized for any perceived loyalty to the president-elect and bias in any probe of his son."
(Via the AP)
In this case, though, there is no perfect outcome for Biden.
A protracted criminal investigation that results in an indictment would be a major distraction and then some as the new president tries to implement his agenda. But if the Justice Department decides against bringing charges, officials will feel pressure to explain their steps and reassure the American public the inquiry was done in a competent and thorough way.
Federal investigators served a round of subpoenas on Tuesday, including to Hunter Biden, according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing probe.
The federal investigation, centering on potential tax crimes, had been going on at least a year before Biden announced his 2020 candidacy. Investigators did not reach out in the weeks prior to voting because of a department policy surrounding elections that prohibits overt investigative acts.
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