Staff Reports
Amidst mounting tension, the House Oversight and Judiciary committees have made an unprecedented move, officially laying the groundwork for the first hearings to potentially hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. The long-awaited hearings are slated for a Wednesday and carry a sense of urgency. Hunter Biden incurred the ire of committee members by defying a subpoena to attend a deposition in December. Instead of complying, he opted to address the media outside the Capitol, insisting on testifying solely in a public committee hearing, refusing a closed-door deposition.
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) minced no words in their joint statement, lambasting Hunter Biden’s "deliberate refusal to adhere to our subpoenas as contempt of Congress, warranting referral to the appropriate United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution." The assertion of accountability is long overdue. "We will not extend preferential treatment based on his family name," they boldly affirmed.
Prepare for an unprecedented event as both the Judiciary and Oversight committees gear up for separate yet simultaneous hearings on the contempt resolution. The highly anticipated showdown is marked for January 10th at 10 a.m., promising an event likely to etch itself into history.
It's an imperative moment to challenge this open defiance of congressional authority. The American public craves truth and equality before the law, even among the influential. In this monumental clash, House Republicans are poised to emphasize that adherence to the law is universal – even for the President's kin. Let justice be duly served!
