Rep. Jordan seeks answers on Hunter Biden prosecutor’s refusal to release documents.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Questions Prosecutor’s Denial of Requests

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is raising concerns about U.S Attorney David Weiss, the prosecutor who struck a plea deal with Hunter Biden, for denying requests on Attorney General Merrick Garland’s behalf.

In a letter to Garland on May 25, Jordan had requested documents and communications related to the Department of Justice’s alleged retaliation against IRS whistleblowers investigating Biden.

In response, Weiss declined to accommodate Jordan’s requests, which the congressman described as “unusual” in his June 22 response.

Adding to his initial requests, Jordan asked Weiss to provide a list of all those who assisted in drafting his June 7 letter, as well as the names of the people who “instructed” him to sign and send it and who forwarded him the committee’s letter.

The congressman also requested the details of any conversations or communications Weiss had with Garland pertaining to the committee’s letter.

“Political Considerations”

In his June 7 letter, Weiss wrote that Jordan’s letter had been forwarded to him with a request that he respond on behalf of the Justice Department.

Noting that Jordan’s inquiry appeared to relate to an investigation in his district, Weiss emphasized his authority over the matter and the need to keep his investigation separate from politics.

However, Jordan pointed out in his reply that the committee’s focus was on the Justice Department’s treatment of a protected whistleblower, not Weiss’ investigation.

Concluding that the Justice Department has “no legitimate basis” to refuse his requests, Jordan gave Weiss until 5 p.m. ET on July 6 to provide all the requested documents and information.

Whistleblowers’ Claims

Jordan’s letter coincided with the House Ways and Means Committee’s public release of the sworn testimony of two IRS whistleblowers involved in the probe of Hunter Biden’s taxes.

The released documents revealed the individuals’ claims of witnessing privileged treatment for Biden, Justice Department interference, and retaliation.