The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released a resolution to hold Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, in contempt of Congress. This action follows Hunter Biden’s non-compliance with a subpoena for a closed-door deposition related to the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The resolution directs the Speaker to refer Hunter Biden for legal proceedings and enforce the subpoena.
The contempt resolution will be considered by the Oversight and House Judiciary panels. Hunter Biden, who missed a scheduled deposition on December 13, had proposed appearing in a public hearing, arguing against potential misrepresentation in a closed setting. However, Republican leaders insisted on initial closed-door testimony, offering a public hearing later and promising to release the deposition transcript.
The accompanying report to the resolution states that Hunter Biden has no valid excuse for defying the subpoena, emphasizing the importance of his testimony for legislative and impeachment functions. On the day of the deposition, Hunter Biden, alongside his legal counsel, publicly denied any financial involvement of President Biden in his business, without taking questions.
The House GOP’s inquiry largely focuses on Hunter Biden’s foreign business activities and the DOJ’s investigation into his tax matters. The Bidens have denied any wrongdoing. The subpoena is part of broader legislative oversight efforts, including potential criminal law reforms regarding influence-peddling by presidential family members.
Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, criticized the GOP’s approach, suggesting political motives. The report countered Lowell’s arguments, asserting the committees’ discretion in conducting their investigation.
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