Biden AG initially dismisses Hunter Biden special counsel, then appoints one weeks later.

Attorney General ⁣Merrick ⁤Garland Appoints Special Counsel ‌in Hunter Biden⁣ Investigation

Last⁣ week, Attorney General Merrick Garland made a significant ‍move⁢ in the ⁤investigation into Hunter ​Biden. He appointed U.S. attorney David Weiss ⁢as special counsel, stating that⁣ it was in ‍the “public interest” for ‌Weiss to take ‍on this role. This decision came as a surprise, considering Garland’s ⁤previous statement that there was⁣ no need for a special counsel because Weiss already had complete authority and independence in⁤ the case.

“Weiss had, in fact, more authority than a special counsel would have ⁤had,” Garland explained during a June press conference. “He had and has ​complete authority… to bring a case anywhere he wants, ‌in ​his discretion.”

However, Garland’s explanation took a different turn on Friday. He revealed that he appointed Weiss​ as special counsel after Weiss himself stated​ that “his investigation had reached a stage at which he should continue his work as a special counsel.”

This appointment of Weiss ​as special⁣ counsel has ⁢raised eyebrows, as it​ suggests that ⁣the Justice‌ Department may bring new charges against Hunter Biden. The⁤ first son ⁣is currently under investigation for‌ tax fraud and​ gun ⁢charges. Republicans, however, remain skeptical about the impartiality of the⁣ investigation, especially ⁢considering Weiss’s⁢ previous involvement in ⁢negotiating a plea deal⁣ with Hunter Biden.

• Appointment as special counsel
• Negotiated a plea⁢ deal
• Plea deal fell apart

Republicans on the House⁢ Judiciary Committee expressed​ their doubts about ‍Weiss’s appointment, stating, “David Weiss ‌can’t be trusted, and this is just a new way‍ to whitewash the‌ Biden family’s ‍corruption. ⁣Weiss has⁣ already⁤ signed off on a sweetheart plea deal that was so awful and unfair ⁤that⁢ a federal judge rejected⁤ it.”