House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Monday released a resolution and report recommending that the House hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a congressional subpoena for a deposition.
If approved, the resolution would immediately refer Hunter Biden to the Justice Department for prosecution.
- hunter biden face punishment If convicted of contempt of Congress, he faces a fine of up to $100,000 and imprisonment.
- The Oversight Committee will consider the resolution Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET.
A poster of the New York Post's front page article about Hunter Biden's emails is on display during a hearing before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee at the Capitol on February 8, 2023. Congressman Comer (R-Kentucky) listens. Washington DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
“Mr. Biden's blatant defiance of his committee's deposition subpoena, even though he chose to appear near the Capitol grounds to read a prepared statement on the same matter, was considered contemptuous.” , and Mr. Biden should be held accountable for his misconduct,” the report states. state.
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The report also highlights the impeachment inquiry's view that President Joe Biden “knew of, participated in, and profited from” his son's business dealings.
The Oversight and Accountability Committee, along with other investigative committees, has amassed significant evidence suggesting that President Biden knew about, participated in, and profited from his son's foreign business interests. The committee intended to question Mr. Biden about this while he was president. Deposition. Biden's decision to ignore the committee's subpoena and give prepared remarks leaves the committee unable to carry out its constitutional oversight function and impeachment inquiry. Biden's failure to respond to the committee's subpoena is a criminal act. This constitutes a contempt of Congress, and the law warrants referral to the appropriate United States attorney's office for prosecution.
President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden arrive at Fort McNair in Washington, June 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A majority of Democratic voters say Hunter Biden should comply with the House impeachment inquiry's lawful subpoena and appear for both private and public depositions. If not, he should be prosecuted, the Harvard Capps/Harris poll found:
- All parties said Hunter Biden should submit to a private deposition.
- The majority says Joe Biden's Justice Department should prosecute Hunter Biden for failing to appear in court.
Additionally, polls show that voters believe Joe Biden was involved in his family's business dealings.
- Yahoo/YouGov: A majority of voters say Joe Biden committed crimes with Hunter Biden.
- Hint: Majority claims Joe Biden violated FARA by helping Hunter Biden with Ukraine deal
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House investigators announced they would investigate the Biden family in November 2022. It was later revealed that Joe Biden had been receiving money from James Biden and Hunter Biden. They also revealed that nine more members of the Biden family, including two of Joe Biden's grandchildren, received compensation from the family's overseas business operations.
Further evidence against Joe Biden can be found here and here.
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