House Republicans plan to pursue charges against Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before lawmakers about his business dealings.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said in a joint statement, “Hunter Biden has already been charged with two valid and legal charges. They are ignoring subpoenas.” “For now, the House intends to proceed with the contempt of Congress hold until it confirms a date for Hunter Biden to appear for a personal deposition in accordance with his legal obligations.”
House Republican Hunter Biden says he 'violated federal law' by ignoring subpoena, prepares contempt resolution
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is seen after giving a statement during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol regarding his public testimony before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. It will be done. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
Earlier this week, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee and the House Judiciary Committee passed a resolution recommending that the House hold Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a lawful subpoena.
“House Republicans are steadfastly demanding that Hunter Biden appear for a deposition in the ongoing impeachment inquiry. We are heartened that Hunter Biden has said he will comply with the subpoena,” the joint statement said. I think, but don't get me wrong, Hunter Biden is already willing to comply with the subpoenas.'' He has defied two valid and lawful subpoenas. Hunter Biden appeared on the Capitol grounds instead of attending a deposition on December 13, 2023, and issued his public statement without taking questions. And this week, during the Oversight Committee's consideration of a contempt resolution, Hunter Biden pulled another stunt as he continued to ignore duly issued subpoenas. ”
Hunter Biden said his father, President Biden, was never financially involved in his business dealings, including with Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma Holdings and Chinese companies.
On Friday, Hunter Biden's attorney Abby Lowell said: House Oversight Committee and House Judiciary Committee The eldest son will “respond to a hearing or deposition” if a new subpoena is issued based on a “duly authorized impeachment inquiry.”
Hunter Biden has offered to testify publicly ahead of a subpoenaed deposition on December 13th. Mr. Comer and Mr. Jordan denied his request, saying they would not give special treatment, and cited dozens of other witnesses who were forced to appear for interviews and depositions. Comer and Jordan promised to release Hunter Biden's deposition.
Biden ignored the subpoena and made a public statement outside the Capitol. At the time, he said, his father “was not financially involved in my business.”
Hunter Biden (center) and attorneys Abby Lowell (right) and Kevin Morris (left) speak at the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's “Contempt of Congress'' in the Rayburn Building. A resolution recommending to the House of Representatives that the House of Commons discover,” arrived at the markup. Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
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President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters. 'Proud' of their son To “keep rebuilding your life.” The White House has repeatedly said the president knew nothing about his son's business dealings.
Comer and Jordan said they would work to arrange a deposition date but “will not tolerate further inaction or delay” by the younger Biden.
“The American people will not tolerate special treatment for the Biden family, and neither will the House of Representatives.”
Fox News Digital’s Thomas Catenacci and Brooke Singman contributed to this report.
