Exclusive: An FBI supervising special agent told congressional investigators that the Biden transition team and Secret Service headquarters were tipped off about plans to interview Hunter Biden in December 2020, and as a result, then-president-elect Joe Biden. He said his son was not interviewed. None of that happened, even though he had been the target of years of federal investigation.
The agent, who retired last year after working for the FBI for more than 20 years, participated in a closed-door, under oath interview transcript last month before the House Oversight Committee.
AG Garland Appoints Hunter Biden Agent David Weiss as Special Counsel
Fox News Digital has obtained an exclusive transcript of the FBI Supervising Special Agents’ interview on July 17th.
His testimony comes amid allegations of political influence on prosecutorial decisions made throughout the Hunter Biden investigation, led by U.S. Attorney David Weiss. IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley testified that the Biden transition team and the Secret Service were “knocked on” about plans to interview Hunter Biden. Investigators corroborate Shapley’s testimony.
Atty. endeavored to eliminate the on the grounds of unconstitutionality.
Garland on Friday appointed Weiss as the special counsel for the Hunter Biden investigation and other matters that have arisen or may arise from that investigation.
The appointment infuriated Republicans and Garland’s critics, and the same prosecutor who has led the investigation for more than four years and has been accused of influencing political decisions has come to a new realization. I doubt if I can lead the investigation. Independence from the Biden Department of Justice.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said, “Informing the transition team and not being able to meet with Hunter Biden as scheduled was a direct result of the Biden criminal investigation under the watchful eye of U.S. Attorney Weiss. “It’s just one example that exposes the Justice Department’s wrongdoing in this matter.” The Kentucky Republican Party told Fox News Digital.
“Considering that the Oversight Board was unable to block contact with the Biden transition team and that federal officials were not allowed to meet with Hunter Biden as scheduled, Weiss as special counsel I don’t trust him,” Kammer continued. “Under the Weiss-led investigation, investigators were barred from taking any action that could lead to Joe Biden, statutes of limitations were granted for certain felonies, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office issued an unprecedented ruling against Hunter Biden. Asked for no lover’s excuses’ deal. ”
The FBI Supervising Special Agent’s testimony ties together some of the decisions made throughout the investigation, such as the procedures for interviewing the person under investigation, Hunter Biden, and other investigations that the agent has been with the FBI for 20 years. highlighted the difference. .
FBI agents testified that years after the investigation began in November 2018, it was time to interview Hunter Biden, according to records obtained by Fox News Digital.
Republicans Condemn ‘Cover’ of Special Counsel Hunter Biden Appointment: ‘Something’s Wrong’
The “original plan” was to “approach multiple witnesses, including the subject Hunter Biden,” on Dec. 8, 2020, just weeks after the presidential election.
“The original plan was to notify the Secret Service field office that morning to reduce the chances of others being notified. I was working with them,” he said. agent testified.
The night before, Dec. 7, 2020, the investigator said, “I was informed that FBI headquarters contacted Secret Service headquarters and made the notification either then or on the evening of Dec. 7.”
The investigator said the notice was “intended” by the investigative authorities.
“It means we were going to interview Hunter Biden.”
The representative said he believed the Biden transition team had also been notified of his intention to meet with Hunter Biden, and said he was “disturbed” when he learned of the contact.
“We felt like people didn’t need to know our intentions,” he said. “For our safety, to avoid confusion, and to resolve the conflict as we do in many other cases, I believe it was necessary to notify the Secret Service, but I understand why they did so in the first place. I could not do it.”
A “transition team” is “a team of advisers, appointees, or persons being considered for one party, the president-elect, when he is in the next phase of the presidency,” the representative explained. . Transition team. ”
“I don’t know how big and strong it is. I don’t have a personal name or a role,” he said.
DELAWARE, USA – JULY 26: US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden exits the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on July 26, 2023 in Delaware, USA. (Photo credit: Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency, Getty Images)
The next morning, the morning of a scheduled interview with Hunter Biden, the agent was informed by his assistant special agent that he was not even allowed to come near the house, the plan was exactly as we were told. testified. It was that my information would be provided to the Secret Service. I don’t know exactly, but I was told that my name, contact information, cell phone, etc. would also be provided along with notifications such as: I spoke with Hunter Biden and told him to stay away from the house. ”
Former FBI Agent Confirms Key Details of Hunter Biden Whistleblower Testimony, Republicans Speak
When asked by a majority attorney in his 20 years of service with the FBI, “Have you ever been told you had to wait outside the target’s home until you heard from them?”
“I don’t remember that,” said the agent. “So there was a time when we were operationally waiting for something else to happen, but not from a target, or investigative, point of view.”
A representative said he and his assistant were “not allowed to go home” and had to wait “a block or two away.”
“We waited for a period of time. Let me add, it was frustrating. I know the manager number two was very frustrated and I understand the frustration,” he said. added that another interview had to be conducted.
David Weiss (left), Hunter Biden (middle) and Joe Biden (right). (Fox News)
“After a period of time, I don’t remember exactly how long, we transitioned to trying to interview another person or witness as part of the investigation,” he said.
When asked if he had met with Hunter Biden, a representative said, “I haven’t – no.”
Agent Hunter Biden Limits Questions About ‘Dad’, ‘Great Man’ Despite FBI, IRS Opposition: Whistleblower
During the interview, the minority attorney asked the attorney whether he believed the change in plans for the Dec. 8, 2020 interview was “due to political considerations.”
“I couldn’t answer that,” the agent said. “I don’t know why I changed it or why I was instructed to change it.”
When asked if that was his “opinion”, the investigator said, “I understand the reason. It is understandable because it has to do with — In other words, in order to sustain a good relationship, one must not be blinded by the other.
“I don’t know about the rest,” the representative said of the Biden transition team. “I don’t know why that happened.”
Asked again, “Are you aware that it happened for political reasons?” the representative testified, “I don’t know. I don’t know anything about it.”
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“Were you aware of U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who makes prosecutorial decisions based on political clout,” he said when asked.
“No,” he said.
However, the investigator testified that he did not agree with the investigative procedures, particularly in the investigation related to Hunter Biden’s interview, but told investigators “the decision was made and I moved on.” said.
Meanwhile, Comer told Fox News Digital that the House Oversight Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Ways and Means Committee “will continue to investigate the Justice Department’s dual-tier justice system and hold the villains to account.”
