Two whistleblowers who allege the Justice Department politically interfered in the investigation of President Joe Biden’s youngest son Hunter are scheduled to testify before Congress at 1 p.m. Wednesday, including the IRS’ 13-year special. Investigator “Whistleblower X” is also included, the identity of which will be revealed. For the first time during the hearing, I met former investigative director Greg Shapley.
According to opening statements released ahead of the hearing, the unidentified official described himself as “a whistleblower forced to disclose the truth” and intends to shed light on “a shadow looming over the federal legal system.” It says.
“I have witnessed the breakdown of ethical standards and the abuse of power that threaten our country. I participated in this investigation and have been closely involved in it for about five years, and I am only the beginning and end of it,” the opening statement continued. “My aim is to address the systemic problems that have allowed misconduct to flourish. This is not a question of accountability, but a call for accountability and reform.”
“Transparency is the cornerstone of our democracy,” an IRS official, who will remain anonymous, will tell Congress on Wednesday. “Without it, people lose faith in institutions and the ties that bind the fabric of this country begin to fray. The American people has a right to know the truth, no matter how uncomfortable and inconvenient it may be for either party. There is.”
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President Biden’s son Hunter Biden arrives at Fort Leslie J. McNair in Washington DC, USA on Sunday, June 25, 2023. (Julia Nikinson/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
IRS whistleblowers allege there was a pattern of “slow investigations” into Hunter Biden, including instructions not to converse with him at the mansion, and the president’s He reportedly informed his son and staff about the ongoing efforts and delayed enforcement action for months. Before the 2020 presidential election.
Leaders from the House Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Accountability Committee, and Ways and Means Committee will meet Wednesday to welcome an IRS whistleblower in anticipation of intense hearings.
Two IRS officers have been assigned to a federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax and gun charges. Biden eventually pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense that drew criticism from Republican lawmakers as part of a lenient agreement with federal prosecutors. The hearing comes as House Republicans continue their investigation into the president and his family after the Justice Department found no evidence of criminal conduct.
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A congressional inquiry into the Justice Department’s case against Hunter Biden began last month, days after Hunter Biden’s plea bargain was announced.
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Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks at a hearing in Washington, D.C., USA, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The House Ways and Means Committee previously voted to release hundreds of pages of IRS employee testimony. Investigators said in their testimony that multiple investigators had been hampered in the case, including attempting to interview people involved in the case and issue search warrants, ultimately hampering the investigation. ing.
As a specific example, Mr. Shapley described the efforts of IRS officials to enforce a search warrant against a Virginia storage facility where a young Mr. Biden’s documents were kept. He said the assistant U.S. prosecutor involved in the case contacted Hunter Biden’s attorneys and that the tipping ruined “an opportunity to obtain evidence before it was destroyed, manipulated, or covered up.” said.
Shapley also said that U.S. Attorney David Weiss, the federal prosecutor who led the Hunter Biden investigation, has been appointed as a special counsel to file tax lawsuits in jurisdictions outside of Delaware, such as Washington, D.C. and California. claimed to have asked for it.
Mr. Shapley claims that Mr. Weiss was denied the request, an allegation that Mr. Weiss and the Department of Justice have refuted. They said Weiss had “full authority” over the case and he had never tried to sue in another state.
A second IRS whistleblower said he launched an investigation into Hunter Biden in 2015 and expressed deep-seated frustration with the Trump administration and the way the case was handled under then-Attorney General William Barr.
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U.S. Attorney David Weiss is the federal prosecutor who led the Hunter Biden investigation. (Screenshot from Fox News)
He said he started running into obstacles when trying to dig deeper into Hunter Biden’s life and finances. Other investigators involved in the case have not yet responded to testimony.
Three Chairpersons of the Committee — Members of Parliament. Jim Jordan (Republican, Ohio), James Comer (Republican, Kentucky), and Jason Smith (Republican, Missouri) jointly claimed that the Justice Department was rife with political interference and bias. .
They also called the plea bargain Hunter Biden made with prosecutors, who would likely avoid jail time, a “lover deal.”
While senior Justice Department officials provided information that corroborated certain testimony of the whistleblowers, most refuted the whistleblower’s claims and those of Republican leaders.
Officials said federal prosecutors and investigators often disagreed on how to conduct investigations and could come to different decisions and conclusions. They also pointed to the unusual circumstances of investigating the son of a leading presidential candidate. The ministry’s policy also warns prosecutors to be careful when prosecuting cases that may have political overtones, especially before and after elections, to avoid possible consequences for the outcome. It says.
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House Democrats defended the Justice Department, saying Weiss was appointed by former President Donald Trump and that the federal investigation into Hunter Biden was initiated by Trump’s Justice Department. Biden kept Weiss on the case even after he was elected president.
Hunter Biden is scheduled to appear in court next week for a hearing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.