Staff ReportsSpecial Counsel David Weiss has wrapped up his investigation into Hunter Biden, and let’s just say the findings are likely to leave everyone feeling a bit frustrated, except for perhaps Hunter himself. Weiss found himself in an awkward tug-of-war, not only defending his work against the Biden family’s claims of a politically motivated witch hunt but also getting hit from the other side, where Republicans are busy sharpening their pitchforks for going too soft on the president’s son.
In a twist that could make for a great political thriller—the kind that Hollywood won’t touch—Weiss hinted he might have pursued harsher charges against Hunter if it weren’t for Daddy Biden’s presidential pardon. The irony is rich: the leader of the free world seems to think pardoning his own son’s myriad of questionable decisions is fair game, while at the same time, he’s throwing a verbal grenade at the very prosecution team trying to bring some accountability to the table.
The special counsel who investigated Hunter Biden has released his final report, criticizing US President Biden for "injecting partisanship" into justice system https://t.co/TErNhdxvna
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The Delaware jury certainly didn’t roll out the welcome mat for Hunter, who was found guilty of lying to buy a firearm—a crime worthy of a courtroom drama that few are eager to watch. Then, there’s the cherry on top of this farcical sundae: Hunter pleaded guilty to evading taxes on a whopping $1.4 million earned overseas. But with this latest report, it seems like the presidential pardon delivered by Joe in November was Weiss’ opportunity to write the final chapter right out of existence. It’s almost as if Biden’s administration has decided that accountability ends where the family name begins.
Weiss, clearly frustrated, shot back at the president’s claims that he was just another pawn in a political game. The special counsel emphasized that the investigations were thorough and devoid of any partisan antics, reminding everyone that a total of eight judges have already dismissed the notion that the investigations had politically-motivated roots. Apparently, “the system works” is the new motto—unless you happen to be related to someone in the Oval Office.
The investigation has been a long and winding road starting back in 2018, with Weiss initially taking heat for the snail-paced process. As 2023 approached, a plea deal that could’ve seen Hunter skate away with a slap on the wrist met an untimely demise when a judge threw a wrench into the works. With pressure mounting from peppy Republicans clamoring for accountability, Weiss turned around and pursued some actual federal charges, leaving a trail of dissatisfaction behind him. Meanwhile, Hunter’s legal team is busy pointing fingers, claiming Weiss left out vital details that could have painted a far less grim picture of what was really going on in the Biden family tree.
In what can only be described as a mix of political theater and family drama, the saga of Hunter Biden continues to play out like a bad soap opera that no one asked to watch. The only question remains: when will the curtain close on this act, and what will the ultimate price be for a family that seems to think it can get away with anything as long as there’s a presidential seal in play?
