Hunter Biden will get new subpoenas from GOP-led House committees, which have already found him in contempt for not responding to earlier ones. House Oversight and Judiciary Committees will send out fresh subpoenas for testimony behind closed doors.
According to ABC, the Republican-led House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted on Wednesday to support resolutions that President Joe Biden's son be placed in contempt of Congress for disobeying a prior congressional subpoena, which is why the newly announced subpoenas were issued. "The House has now moved the contempt bill forward, and the GOP leadership will take it to the floor for a formal vote at a later time.”
Hunter Biden's appearance in the gallery at last week's Oversight Committee hearing caused anarchy as Republicans and Democrats sparred.
Before the meeting even started, Comer summarized the Republicans' case for holding Hunter in contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena that was sent out for testimony behind closed doors last month.
"There is compelling evidence from our investigation that President Biden was aware of, took part in, and profited from his family's use of the Biden name," Comer said.
"During our deposition, we intended to question Hunter Biden about this record of evidence, but he flagrantly disobeyed two valid subpoenas."
Comer states that Hunter Biden "constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney's Office for prosecution by the law" for his willful disregard for the committees' subpoenas.
Comer said, "We won't give Hunter Biden any preferential treatment because of his last name." "The law must treat every American equally. That also applies to the Bidens.
However, when Rep. Nancy Mace (R-N.C.) was called upon to testify after noticing Hunter Biden in the crowd, the session quickly descended into chaos.
"To start, I would want to know who bought Hunter Biden's attendance today? My first question is that," Mace said. "Secondly, you represent the pinnacle of white privilege by entering the oversight committee, spitting in our faces, and refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena demanding your resignation. What fears do you have? You're not brave enough to come up here.
Then a Democratic member off-camera started to interject, which prompted Comer to repeatedly call for order and pound on the gavel while Mace and the Democrat argued.
“I think that Hunter Biden should be arrested right here, right now. Go directly to prison," Mace at last said. The rule of law is the cornerstone of our country. Everyone is subject to the same laws, regardless of last name.
"It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, who your father is, or what your last name is," she said. Yes, while I talk to you, Hunter Biden, I am staring at you. You have no legal immunity whatsoever.
"Why can't you show up for a congressional deposition?" Mace posed to the first son. This is all just a political ploy for you. To you, it's simply a publicity gimmick. You are only playing a game with the people of America. You're manipulating the truth.
Shortly after, the first son apparently stood up and departed the hearing.
Also last week, Jordan warned that Hunter Biden is risking prison time for disobeying a congressional subpoena.
Rep. Jordan, a Republican, spoke about the possible consequences for President Biden in the event that he disregards the subpoena in the current impeachment process. Should the accusation of contempt of Congress clear both the committee and the whole House, the attorney general will decide whether to pursue legal action.
According to ABC, the Republican-led House Judiciary and Oversight committees voted on Wednesday to support resolutions that President Joe Biden's son be placed in contempt of Congress for disobeying a prior congressional subpoena, which is why the newly announced subpoenas were issued. "The House has now moved the contempt bill forward, and the GOP leadership will take it to the floor for a formal vote at a later time.”
Hunter Biden's appearance in the gallery at last week's Oversight Committee hearing caused anarchy as Republicans and Democrats sparred.
Before the meeting even started, Comer summarized the Republicans' case for holding Hunter in contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena that was sent out for testimony behind closed doors last month.
"There is compelling evidence from our investigation that President Biden was aware of, took part in, and profited from his family's use of the Biden name," Comer said.
"During our deposition, we intended to question Hunter Biden about this record of evidence, but he flagrantly disobeyed two valid subpoenas."
Comer states that Hunter Biden "constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney's Office for prosecution by the law" for his willful disregard for the committees' subpoenas.
Comer said, "We won't give Hunter Biden any preferential treatment because of his last name." "The law must treat every American equally. That also applies to the Bidens.
However, when Rep. Nancy Mace (R-N.C.) was called upon to testify after noticing Hunter Biden in the crowd, the session quickly descended into chaos.
"To start, I would want to know who bought Hunter Biden's attendance today? My first question is that," Mace said. "Secondly, you represent the pinnacle of white privilege by entering the oversight committee, spitting in our faces, and refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena demanding your resignation. What fears do you have? You're not brave enough to come up here.
Then a Democratic member off-camera started to interject, which prompted Comer to repeatedly call for order and pound on the gavel while Mace and the Democrat argued.
“I think that Hunter Biden should be arrested right here, right now. Go directly to prison," Mace at last said. The rule of law is the cornerstone of our country. Everyone is subject to the same laws, regardless of last name.
"It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, who your father is, or what your last name is," she said. Yes, while I talk to you, Hunter Biden, I am staring at you. You have no legal immunity whatsoever.
"Why can't you show up for a congressional deposition?" Mace posed to the first son. This is all just a political ploy for you. To you, it's simply a publicity gimmick. You are only playing a game with the people of America. You're manipulating the truth.
Shortly after, the first son apparently stood up and departed the hearing.
Also last week, Jordan warned that Hunter Biden is risking prison time for disobeying a congressional subpoena.
Rep. Jordan, a Republican, spoke about the possible consequences for President Biden in the event that he disregards the subpoena in the current impeachment process. Should the accusation of contempt of Congress clear both the committee and the whole House, the attorney general will decide whether to pursue legal action.
