‘Incomplete’ Hunter Biden report, protection of ‘Biden Crime Family’ shredded by Comer, IRS whistleblowers

House Oversight Chairman James Comer has criticized Special Counsel David Weiss’ final report on his years-long investigation into Hunter Biden as “incomplete” due to President Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son. Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, slammed the 27-page report released by Weiss, stating that it was unable to hold Hunter Biden accountable for his alleged involvement in an international influence peddling scheme due to the President’s pardon.

“The Biden DOJ was never going to prosecute the Biden Crime Family. Our investigation revealed how Joe Biden was aware of, participated in, and benefited from his family’s exploitation of the Biden name for financial gain,” Comer said in a statement following the release of the report.

The Department of Justice’s report detailed Hunter Biden’s tax issues and his purchase of a firearm in 2018 while struggling with addiction to controlled substances, including crack cocaine. Last year, Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony firearm offenses and pleaded guilty to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes over a four-year period.

President Biden had previously promised not to pardon his son, but he reversed course last month and granted Hunter Biden a blanket pardon covering any offenses committed between 2014 and 2024. This decision has drawn criticism from Comer and others, who argue that it shields Hunter Biden from accountability and undermines the rule of law.

Two IRS whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, have also raised concerns about the handling of the investigation into Hunter Biden. They allege that they were prevented from following evidence that could have implicated Joe Biden in his son’s activities. The whistleblowers have faced retaliation for speaking out and are calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.

Special Counsel David Weiss’ report criticized President Biden’s characterization of the prosecutions against Hunter Biden as “selective” and “unfair.” Weiss emphasized that the President’s comments undermined the integrity of the Department of Justice and its prosecutors.

The report also highlighted Hunter Biden’s lavish lifestyle and alleged tax evasion, noting that he received millions of dollars in income through connections secured by his last name. Weiss concluded that Hunter Biden’s actions were deliberate and warranted prosecution, regardless of his struggles with addiction.

Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, disputed the findings of the report, accusing Weiss of ignoring key aspects of the investigation. Lowell criticized Weiss for reneging on an earlier agreement to resolve the case with lesser charges and for pursuing debunked conspiracies about his client.

Overall, the release of the report has sparked renewed debate over the Biden family’s business dealings and the extent of their legal troubles. Critics argue that the President’s pardon of his son raises questions about transparency and accountability within the Department of Justice.