Congressional Republicans have spent months requesting the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, over his business dealings. They specifically called for the appointment of David C. Weiss, the Trump-appointed Delaware U.S. attorney who had been investigating the case. However, when Attorney General Merrick B. Garland elevated Weiss to special counsel status, Republicans publicly expressed outrage instead of triumph.
This reaction is significant as it highlights how Weiss, a Republican, has fallen out of favor in conservative circles, and also reveals the GOP’s tendency to oppose the Justice Department at every turn. While Republicans like Representative Jason Smith see the appointment as an attempt to distract from their own investigations, privately some Republicans view it as a victory. They have worked hard to elevate the Hunter Biden case to a level comparable to the scandals surrounding former President Donald J. Trump.
Though Hunter Biden has faced accusations of misdemeanor crimes related to tax evasion and illegally possessing a firearm, there is no evidence that President Biden received any overseas money or influenced U.S. policy for the benefit of his son’s business partners. Nonetheless, some Republicans believe the appointment of Weiss as special counsel validates their allegations and will keep the Hunter Biden story in the news, potentially impacting the 2024 presidential election.
While some Republicans publicly criticized Weiss, others privately expressed satisfaction with the appointment. For former President Trump, the investigation provides an opportunity to portray the Biden family as corrupt, despite the significantly less severe charges facing Hunter Biden compared to those against Trump. However, some Republicans are concerned that the special counsel investigation may impede their own congressional investigations, as Weiss could refuse to testify citing ongoing inquiry.
Overall, the appointment of Weiss as special counsel offers both political cover for President Biden and Attorney General Garland against Republican accusations of a partisan justice system, while also providing Republicans with validation for their investigations into the Biden family. The reaction from Republicans reveals a mixture of genuine concern and political posturing. Ultimately, the true impact and outcome of the investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings remains to be seen.
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