Oversight Committee Approves Resolution Recommending the House of Representatives Find Hunter Biden in Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed a resolution recommending the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a lawful subpoena. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement at the conclusion of the markup:
“Hunter Biden refused to comply with lawful subpoenas requiring he appear for a deposition. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden has shown he has no problem showing up on Capitol Hill to engage in political stunts. While this Committee waited to lawfully depose him on December 13, 2023, he held a press conference on the Senate steps—just a short walk away. Then today, Hunter Biden brazenly walked into our hearing unannounced after committing a criminal act when he defied our duly issued subpoenas. We have no idea why he showed up. Some of my Democratic colleagues claim it was to answer questions. Did his lawyers tell the Democrats that? Hunter Biden’s lawyers did not tell us why he was here. They told us nothing.
“Today demonstrates why Hunter Biden must be found in contempt of Congress. He showed up to this hearing room and left several minutes later. He says he will answer questions. But only when and where he wants to. Democrats want Hunter Biden to receive special treatment. Hunter Biden thinks he is entitled to special treatment. We cannot allow that. All Americans must be treated equally under the law. And that includes the Bidens. Failure to hold Hunter Biden responsible for defying a lawful subpoena sends the wrong message to the American public and future recipients. Congress must vote to protect the Constitutional powers of the U.S. House of Representatives in order to ensure robust congressional oversight on behalf of the American People.”
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