Hunter Biden’s offer to testify to Congress comes with a key condition, says House GOP
House Oversight Committee Chairman Pushes Back on Hunter Biden’s Request for Public Hearing
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has responded to Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who requested a public hearing instead of a closed-door deposition. Comer, along with Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), sent a letter to Lowell expressing their disagreement with the request.
The letter acknowledges that Hunter Biden is willing to testify publicly on December 13, but emphasizes that the initial testimony should take place in a deposition setting, as is customary for House Committees. The committee is open to a public hearing following the deposition.
Lowell’s reasoning for wanting a public hearing is to prevent Comer from selectively releasing portions of the depositions to manipulate the facts. However, Comer disputes this claim, stating that the committee’s intent is to investigate potential grounds for impeachment and to examine the ethical and disclosure concerns surrounding a President’s family’s business activities.
Comer asserts that they have evidence showing President Joe Biden’s awareness of his family’s business ventures and his attempts to influence deals that financially benefited them. He firmly states that Hunter Biden does not have the authority to dictate the rules and that the deposition will proceed as planned, followed by a public hearing.
“He doesn’t get to make the rules,” Comer asserts. “You’re talking about a white guy from an influential family that has told the IRS, the FBI, and the DOJ to go fly a kite. He’s not going to tell the House Oversight Committee that. He will have the deposition and then the public hearing; that’s the way.”
What are the potential implications of the decision regarding the format of Hunter Biden’s testimony for the ongoing discussions surrounding the ethical conduct of political figures and their families
In a recent development, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has responded to Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who has requested a public hearing instead of a closed-door deposition. Comer, along with Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, has expressed their disagreement with this request in a letter addressed to Lowell.
The letter acknowledges Hunter Biden’s willingness to testify publicly on December 13th but emphasizes that the initial testimony should take place in a deposition setting, as is the customary procedure for House Committees. The committee, however, remains open to holding a public hearing following the completion of the deposition.
The reasoning behind Lowell’s desire for a public hearing is to prevent Comer from selectively releasing portions of the depositions in order to manipulate the facts. However, Comer vehemently disputes this claim, stating that the committee’s sole intent is to investigate potential grounds for impeachment and to examine the ethical and disclosure concerns surrounding a President’s family’s business activities.
Comer asserts that they possess evidence showing President Joe Biden’s awareness of his family’s business ventures and his attempts to influence deals that financially benefited them. He firmly states that Hunter Biden does not have the authority to dictate the rules, and the deposition will proceed as planned, followed by a public hearing.
In Comer’s own words, “He doesn’t get to make the rules. You’re talking about a white guy from an influential family that has told the IRS, the FBI, and the DOJ to go fly a kite. He’s not going to tell the House Oversight Committee that. He will have the deposition and then the public hearing; that’s the way.”
This exchange highlights the ongoing tension and disagreements surrounding Hunter Biden’s involvement in his family’s business dealings. As the investigation proceeds, it will be interesting to see how the Oversight Committee and Hunter Biden’s legal team reach a resolution regarding the format of his testimony. The outcome of this decision will undoubtedly have significant implications for the ongoing discussions surrounding the ethical conduct of political figures and their families.
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