“Hunter Biden faces tax charges amid discussions of potential inquiry into President Biden.”
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, faced legal repercussions in California as he was indicted on multiple tax charges, which were publicly disclosed. The indictment primarily highlighted Hunter Biden’s failure to settle an approximate $200,000 in income tax for the year 2019. Special Counsel David Weiss had utilized a federal grand jury situated in Los Angeles to gather evidence, aiming at potential criminal tax charges against Hunter Biden. In a separate legal incident, Hunter Biden had pleaded not guilty in October to federal gun charges within the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, stemming from Weiss’ lengthy investigation.
This development arose just before an anticipated vote by House Republican leaders on initiating a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden regarding potential connections to his son’s business affairs. Earlier during the week, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer released subpoenaed bank records revealing a company owned by Hunter Biden made direct monthly payments to Joe Biden. Comer credited the indictment to the efforts of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, criticizing the Department of Justice’s purported attempt to grant Hunter Biden an unprecedented plea deal.
Amidst these events, the White House consistently maintained President Biden’s innocence, asserting his lack of involvement or awareness of his son’s business dealings. In contrast, House Republicans cautioned Hunter Biden about potential consequences, threatening him with contempt of Congress if he failed to participate in a closed-door deposition scheduled for December 13. Hunter Biden, however, insisted on testifying publicly, expressing concerns about selective leaks from closed-door testimonies being used to manipulate facts and misinform the American public.
