In a bold move, Hunter Biden has stated that he is willing to testify before Congress, but with one condition – it must be done in public. In a letter directed to Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Biden’s lawyers accused him of a “cloaked, one-sided process.” They argued that a public hearing would prevent selective leaks, manipulated transcripts, doctored exhibits, or one-sided press statements.
This comes in response to the committee’s subpoena sent to Hunter Biden earlier this month as part of its ongoing investigation into whether President Joe Biden personally benefited from or unlawfully influenced his family members’ business dealings. Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, expressed confidence that the witnesses subpoenaed by the committee would prove Republican accusations against the president and his family are baseless. Lowell emphasized that the American people should have the opportunity to see the truth for themselves.
However, Rep. Comer rejected Lowell’s proposal for a public hearing to replace Hunter Biden’s scheduled private deposition on December 13. He did acknowledge that Hunter Biden should have the chance to testify publicly at a later date but accused him of “trying to play by his own rules.”
These recent developments are part of a larger strategy by Biden and his lawyers to push back against ongoing probes, civil lawsuits, and a criminal case. Hunter Biden has taken legal action against Rudy Giuliani, Giuliani’s former lawyer Robert Costello, and the owner of the tech shop where his laptop was dropped off, John Paul Mac Isaac. He has accused them of violating his privacy by distributing his personal information.
Throughout this process, Biden’s attorneys have clashed with Justice Department lawyers who charged him with illegal possession of a firearm while using drugs. As a result, a plea deal that would have allowed him to enter a diversion program was unraveled.
The House Oversight Committee’s request for Hunter Biden’s testimony comes as the House is expected to conclude its impeachment probe into President Joe Biden in early 2023. The investigation focuses on bank records, witness testimony, and emails that attempt to link the president to his family’s business dealings. However, no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the president has been publicly revealed. Some material suggests that Hunter Biden may have used his father’s name to further his own professional pursuits, but the president has consistently denied any involvement in his family’s businesses.
