House Republicans have released a resolution recommending that Hunter Biden be held in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena for closed-door testimony.
They argue that his refusal constitutes contempt and should be referred for prosecution.
Hunter Biden offered to testify publicly, but the committee declined, insisting on private testimony first. (Trending: Fox News Star Accused Of Major Scandal)
Tomorrow, we will vote on a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress.
Here’s what Democrats had to say 👇 pic.twitter.com/8gRE5OCsG4
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) January 10, 2024
Democrats argue that there is no precedent for holding a private citizen in contempt when they have offered to testify publicly.
“Mr. Biden’s flagrant defiance of the Committees’ deposition subpoenas — while choosing to appear nearby on the Capitol grounds to read a prepared statement on the same matters — is contemptuous, and he must be held accountable for his unlawful actions,” the House GOP report read.
“Accordingly, the chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability recommends that Congress find Robert Hunter Biden in contempt for his failure to comply with the committee subpoena issued to him.”
“Hunter Biden’s willful refusal to comply with our subpoenas constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution,” James Comer and House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan stated.
“We will not provide him with special treatment because of his last name.”
“I’m here today to make sure the House committee’s illegitimate investigations of my family do not proceed on distortions, manipulated evidence and lies, and I’m here today to acknowledge I have made mistakes in my life and wasted opportunities and privileges I was afforded,” Hunter Biden said.
“For that, I am responsible. For that, I am accountable. And for that, I am making amends.”
“There is no precedent for the U.S. House of Representatives holding a private citizen in contempt of Congress who has offered to testify in public, under oath, and on a day of the committee’s choosing,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said.
“Chairman Comer repeatedly urged Hunter Biden to appear at a committee hearing, and Hunter Biden agreed. Instead of taking yes for an answer, Chairman Comer has now obstructed his own hapless investigation by denying Hunter Biden the opportunity to answer all the committee’s questions in front of the American people and the world.”
Hunter Biden’s lawyer accuses House Republicans of playing politics and failing to seek the truth.
“It’s clear the Republican chairmen aren’t interested in getting the facts or they would allow Hunter to testify publicly,” Abbe Lowell said.
“Instead, House Republicans continue to play politics by seeking an unprecedented contempt motion against someone who has from the first request offered to answer all their proper questions,” he said. “What are they afraid of?”
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