Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, defied a congressional subpoena on December 13, 2023, refusing to testify behind closed doors about his overseas business dealings. This act escalates tensions as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives moves toward voting to formalize an impeachment inquiry of President Biden. Hunter Biden, addressing a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol, asserted that there is no evidence to suggest his father was financially involved in his business, countering allegations that he funneled money from his business ventures in Ukraine and China to his father and other family members.
He was subpoenaed to testify privately before the House Oversight Committee about his dealings, which allegedly netted him $20 million. Hunter Biden criticized the subpoena, fearing that Republicans, aiming to undermine President Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign, would selectively release parts of his testimony. He expressed willingness to testify publicly, but the Republicans declined this offer, insisting on a private deposition.
The congressional panel threatened Hunter Biden with contempt of Congress for non-compliance. In his statement, Hunter Biden acknowledged past mistakes and criticized Republican lawmakers, especially James Comer, Jim Jordan, and Jason Smith, for distorting facts and engaging in politically motivated investigations. He also accused them of displaying inappropriate photos of him during an Oversight hearing.
The ongoing scrutiny of Hunter Biden’s business activities, including his time on the board of Ukrainian energy firm Burisma and Chinese ventures, has not yet yielded evidence implicating President Biden. Hunter Biden, who admits to past struggles with drug addiction, faces separate legal issues, including accusations of lying on a 2018 gun purchase application and charges related to tax offenses. President Biden has consistently denied involvement in his son’s business affairs, dismissing the impeachment investigation as politically motivated.
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