Hunter Biden Says No to House Republicans’ Meeting Request

Hunter Biden rejected a GOP-led House Oversight Committee subpoena for a Wednesday private deposition. Publicly answering legislators’ queries is his goal.

Hunter Biden (Photo: Google)

GOP Investigations Threaten Hunter Biden with Contempt for Subpoena Snub

Hunter Biden may be charged with contempt of Congress for disobeying the subpoena. The GOP Oversight and Judiciary Committee leaders’ contempt request date is uncertain. Hunter Biden briefly attacked GOP senators for a year of outside Senate interrogation of him and his father. He apologized and promised to end biased, evidence-based investigations.

Hunter Biden told an Oversight Committee public meeting he would answer “legitimate questions” and accused GOP leaders of twisting facts in his business affairs investigation. He said his father, President Biden, did not support his legal career, Burisma board seat, Chinese business connections, or art company. Hunter confessed to drug use and financial misdeeds but contested his father’s impeachment.

Republicans in the investigation were accused of lying. Biden comprehended Hunter’s statements, according to Karine Jean-Pierre.

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GOP threatens contempt as Hunter Biden rejects closed deposition subpoena

The GOP Oversight Committee spokeswoman threatened contempt if Hunter Biden missed the deposition. Oversight Chairman James Comer rejected Hunter’s subpoena. Jim Jordan said a House vote might bolster the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden’s subpoena resistance. Both legislators threatened contempt for Congress and claimed Hunter Biden should not be treated differently because of his surname.

Due to false depositions, Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said his client would only testify publicly. Profitable GOP investigations into Hunter Biden’s offshore business contacts have lasted years. Hunter’s lawyers emphasize openness, while Republicans say their inquiry follows legislative practice. Republican contempt measures may force a House meeting next week.

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