Hunter Biden investigation: GOP lawmakers eye testimony from David Weiss
by Sarah Bedford, Investigative Reporter |
June 27, 2023 05:26 AM
Republicans in Congress are preparing to drill down on allegations that U.S. Attorney David Weiss faced roadblocks in the Hunter Biden investigation from the Justice Department under Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Both Weiss and Garland have denied the claims. But two IRS whistleblowers who spent years investigating Biden told Congress that Weiss, appointed by former President Donald Trump, made several attempts to bring charges against Biden in jurisdictions overseen by U.S. attorneys appointed by his father. The Biden appointees allegedly blocked Weiss.
It was one of many serious allegations the whistleblowers leveled against the Justice Department and the IRS, contained in lengthy transcripts of interviews both gave to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Because Garland had previously told Congress under oath that Weiss had not faced any conflicts with other jurisdictions, Republicans have expressed interest in questioning the attorney general further.
And Weiss himself is facing scrutiny from GOP lawmakers, particularly after he struck a plea deal with Biden on narrow charges that conform to what whistleblowers said about his charging ability.
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to call Weiss to testify in the days ahead.
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