Staff Reports
The Biden administration is under scrutiny following allegations of interference in the investigation into Hunter Biden. Despite IRS whistleblower testimony and supporting evidence, the administration has denied any involvement. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Special Counsel David Weiss have claimed that Weiss had “ultimate authority” on charging decisions, but meeting notes and emails from last year seem to contradict this statement. Additionally, new details have emerged about the collapse of two versions of a plea deal for Hunter Biden, raising questions about the involvement of DOJ officials.
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During a recent House hearing, Garland used carefully worded language to address claims that Biden-appointed prosecutors were unwilling to pursue felony charges against the president’s son. This contradicts the notion of “ultimate authority.” An IRS official has now confirmed that U.S. Attorney David Weiss faced obstacles when attempting to bring charges against Hunter Biden, further supporting the whistleblower’s claims. The whistleblower, IRS Director of Field Operations Michael Batdorf, expressed frustration with the Justice Department’s refusal to approve tax charges based on strong evidence. Batdorf also revealed that whistleblower Gary Shapley was removed from the Hunter Biden case despite having done nothing wrong.
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Batdorf explained that Weiss could not make charging decisions without authorization from the DOJ Tax Division, which opposed bringing charges against Hunter Biden. He also revealed that Hunter Biden’s defense team had multiple opportunities to meet with DOJ Tax investigators and argue against charges. The tensions between DOJ Tax and IRS investigators intensified after these meetings. While Batdorf did not attribute these dynamics to politics or a Biden protection scheme, the circumstances raise questions about potential undue influence and improper considerations in the case.
Despite the whistleblowers’ revelations, the Biden administration has maintained that the investigation is independent. However, the fact that charges were ultimately filed after the attempted collusion between the DOJ and the defense team was exposed suggests otherwise. Hunter Biden has been ordered to appear in court, and his request for a video arraignment has been denied. The unfolding events surrounding the investigation raise concerns about the integrity and impartiality of the process.
