Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) demanded Hunter Biden’s arrest at a House Oversight hearing while the committee considered contempt charges. The panel considered holding Biden in contempt for refusing a subpoena to testify. At the hearing, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was called the “epitome of white privilege,” and Mace accused him of disrespecting the committee.
Heated Clash as Nancy Mace Demands Hunter Biden’s Arrest at Congressional Hearing
A Democrat interrupted Mace’s passionate words, asking if women might speak, highlighting the room’s partisan hostility. She said Hunter Biden should be arrested immediately, underscoring the rule of law’s centrality in the nation.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) called the interruptions “absurd and inappropriate.” Mace maintained that no one should be exempt from the law, regardless of origin or family name. She stressed that the committee legitimately subpoenaed Hunter Biden, a key witness in the Biden family corruption inquiry. He ignored the subpoena notwithstanding Biden and his lawyers’ lack of privilege.
Mace argued that Hunter Biden should be arrested immediately, citing Democratic hypocrisy over congressional subpoenas. She cited her 2021 contempt vote against Trump friend Steve Bannon.
Nancy Mace Slams Hunter Biden’s Twitter as a “PR Stunt” and Criticizes Colleagues’ Support
Later, Mace called Hunter Biden’s Twitter presence a “PR stunt” and accused him of abusing privilege to avoid accountability. She called her colleagues’ backing an insult to the American people.
Hunter Biden’s unexpected hearing presence was brief, with few questions answered before leaving. These were his second Capitol Hill appearance in a month, both violating House subpoenas. He staged a press conference outside the Capitol in December to promote a public hearing on a deposition.
The session was tumultuous as Nancy Mace demanded Hunter Biden’s arrest, underlining the need for equal justice and accusing him of abusing privilege. The altercation highlighted political strain around the Biden family’s alleged misbehavior probe.