Special Counsel Weiss blasts Biden in final Hunter prosecution report
Special Counsel David Weiss has delivered a scathing report on his investigation into Hunter Biden, criticizing President Biden for his handling of the situation. The report, obtained by Fox News Digital, highlights Weiss’ frustration with the president’s decision to pardon his son, as well as his public statements criticizing the prosecution of Hunter Biden.
Weiss condemned President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden, which covered nearly eleven years of conduct, including felony firearm offenses and federal tax crimes. The first son was facing up to 17 years behind bars before his father’s pardon in December. Weiss expressed his disappointment in the president’s decision, as well as the press release that accused the Justice Department officials of unfair prosecution.
The report also referenced a comment from Judge Mark C. Scarsi, questioning the president’s authority to rewrite history through pardons. Weiss emphasized that the prosecutions of Hunter Biden were the result of thorough investigations, not partisan politics, and criticized the president for undermining public confidence in the justice system.
In light of the presidential pardon, Weiss stated that he could not make any additional charging decisions and deemed it inappropriate to discuss whether further charges were warranted. The report highlighted the importance of upholding the integrity of the criminal justice system and criticized politicians who attack career prosecutors for political gain.
The federal investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 but gained attention in 2023 when whistleblowers alleged political influence in the probe. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Weiss as special counsel to continue the investigation and bring federal charges against Hunter Biden in Delaware and California.
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son came after months of promising not to interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making. The blanket pardon covered offenses from 2014 to 2024, with the president citing unfair prosecution and attacks on his son as reasons for his decision.
Overall, Weiss’s report highlights the complexities and challenges of investigating high-profile cases involving political figures. The importance of upholding the rule of law and maintaining public confidence in the justice system is crucial, especially in cases as sensitive as this one. The report serves as a reminder of the need for transparency, integrity, and fairness in the criminal justice system.
