Staff Reports
The much-anticipated conclusion of the Hunter Biden investigation has left conservative lawmakers scratching their heads and more than a little miffed. Special Counsel David Weiss recently submitted his final report, but it seems he forgot to pack any actual answers for Congress, leaving a laundry list of unresolved questions. The report is little more than a brief recap of what the public already knows, making it about as satisfying as a half-baked pie on Thanksgiving Day.
The report does confirm that Hunter Biden leveraged his last name for personal gain—an assertion that was central to the House Republican impeachment inquiry. Yet, for a man who has been digging into alleged wrongdoings, Weiss didn’t use his shovel to scratch the surface of key issues raised by Republican lawmakers. The absence of these answers has raised eyebrows all around, as Congress is now left wondering whether Weiss will have to be dragged back for a round of grilling. At this point, a congressional hearing might as well come with a “bring your own questions” policy, given the lack of substance in Weiss’s findings.
CONTEXT: Special Counsel Reports are supposed to be fact driven and lay out the evidence for prosecution or for declination.
But the Hunter Biden Special Counsel report strikes a very political and defensive tone.
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— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) January 15, 2025
Amidst the avalanche of concerns left unaddressed, some stand out like a sore thumb. First, why did Weiss let the statute of limitations expire on Hunter’s alleged tax violations from 2014 and 2015? If that’s not throwing a shovel of dirt over potential charges, it’s hard to know what is. The two IRS whistleblowers claimed there was enough evidence to charge Hunter, but apparently, that evidence fell on deaf ears in the Justice Department. It’s almost as if Weiss was playing a game of “hide and seek”—only he forgot to seek.
Then there’s the tantalizing question of Hunter’s potential violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Whistleblowers have indicated this was very much on the radar, especially with evidence linking him to foreign clients while his dad was Vice President. Yet, despite the probing questions, Weiss shied away from confronting this sticky matter in his report. It appears that when the heat was on, he decided to leave the stove unlit instead.
Political interference is another sticking point, with claims that those investigating the Bidens faced censorship and intimidation. The report apparently dodges these allegations like a skilled politician avoids tough questions. Whistleblowers have said evidence was suppressed and search warrants for scrutiny were blocked, but you’ll find no clarification from Weiss. Instead of transparency, we have what amounts to an opaque fog of uncertainty. For those watching this drama unfold, it’s increasingly clear: it’s not just Hunter who is feeling the weight of his family’s legacy; it’s also Weiss, who now must defend the light weightiness of his own report.
If nothing else, the final report has sparked a renewed call for accountability and sound investigations, igniting a fire under Congress to push for further inquiries. It seems the only thing truly concluded in this saga is the promise of yet another round of congressional Q&A. As Weiss’s final bow fades, one truth remains glaring: when it comes to Hunter Biden, the curtain just refuses to drop.
