Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, who resigned during the final weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, shared his thoughts on the Department of Justice’s handling of the Hunter Biden investigation. Barr stated that he believes “things can be shameful without being illegal.” Speaking on CBS’ “Face The Nation,” Barr was repeatedly asked about the necessity of a special counsel for the case.
Barr expressed his concerns about the potential crime involved in the “cashing in on the office,” emphasizing the importance of a thorough investigation after his departure. He pointed to the testimonies of two IRS whistleblower agents, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who claimed that the Biden Justice Department put a stop to the inquiry into the president’s son.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland assumed office in March 2021 and appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith to lead the investigation in November 2022. Barr stated that he himself had no conflict of interest in investigating Hunter Biden and believed it was Garland’s responsibility to determine if a special counsel was necessary.
Recently, a judge rejected a probation-only plea agreement for Hunter Biden, which concerned alleged tax crimes, drug offenses, and a firearm violation. The decision came after claims made by the IRS whistleblowers were denied by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who asserted that officials from the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS did not interfere with the investigation.
Barr defended his actions by stating that he did not want to prejudice Garland’s decision and risk the cancellation of the investigation. He believed that Garland would ensure a thorough and fair investigation.
Regarding the House Republicans’ position on the need for a special counsel, Barr agreed that one should have been named at some point, but he did not clarify if he thought it was still feasible for Garland to do so. Time may be limited to uncover the truth, unless Weiss has diligently pursued the case.
Earlier in the segment, Barr stated his willingness to testify as a witness in the trial against Trump concerning the events of January 6 and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. While he did not confirm whether he was interviewed as part of the probe led by Smith, Barr acknowledged that the appointment of Smith marked a significant turning point. He also expressed his belief that the case does not violate the First Amendment.
In summary, Barr provided his perspective on the Hunter Biden investigation and raised concerns about the alleged interference in the case. He emphasized the importance of a thorough and fair investigation and discussed the potential need for a special counsel. Barr also expressed his willingness to testify in the trial against Trump and his belief that the case does not infringe upon the First Amendment.
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