Jim Jordan seeks clarification from Weiss regarding his assertion of having ‘ultimate authority’ in the Hunter Biden investigation.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Questions U.S. Attorney on Hunter Biden Investigation

Last week, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to lead U.S. attorney David Weiss, seeking clarification on his previous letter claiming “ultimate authority” over the Hunter Biden investigation. This comes after new whistleblower testimony alleged interference from the Justice Department.

Seeking Transparency and Accountability

In a letter dated May 25, Jordan had reached out to Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding records related to alleged retaliation against IRS whistleblowers involved in the criminal tax investigation of Hunter Biden. The deadline for the submission of these records was set for June 8.

On June 7, Weiss responded on behalf of Garland, asserting that he had been granted “ultimate authority” over the matter, including the power to decide when, where, and whether to file charges.

Jordan, however, found Weiss’s response lacking in substance and now seeks further clarification. The chairman has requested information regarding the drafting of Weiss’s June 7 letter, the instructions behind it, when Weiss became aware of the committee’s May 25 letter, who forwarded it to him, and whether there were any discussions with Garland or other DOJ officials regarding the committee’s letter.

Whistleblower Allegations and Contradictions

Two IRS whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and an unnamed source, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee staff. They alleged interference and “preferential treatment” by the DOJ during the Hunter Biden investigation. The whistleblowers also claimed that the DOJ concealed unverified foreign bribery allegations involving Joe Biden and his son from IRS and FBI investigators in Delaware.

According to the whistleblowers, Weiss was prevented from bringing three federal charges against Hunter Biden in Washington, D.C., or California, as he had intended. They also revealed that Weiss had sought special counsel status but was denied.

These allegations directly contradict Weiss’s claim of “ultimate authority” over the investigation. Attorney General Garland, however, denied the claims, stating that he couldn’t understand how anyone could block Weiss from bringing a prosecution given his authority. Garland emphasized that Weiss had complete autonomy in making decisions.

Lawyers for Shapley released a statement over the weekend, asserting that Weiss had informed six witnesses that he lacked the authority to bring charges in other districts.

Committee’s Focus on Whistleblower Retaliation

Jordan reiterated in his letter that the committee’s primary interest lies in investigating alleged retaliation against IRS whistleblowers. The committee seeks information to inform potential legislative reforms aimed at protecting Department whistleblowers, an issue that has also been under examination with respect to the FBI.

Weiss has been given until July 6 to comply with the requests outlined in the letter.

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