Washington, DC – November 28, 2023
In the latest twist of the ongoing investigation into his actions, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has expressed his willingness to testify before Congress. However, this cooperation comes with a condition – Hunter Biden is only willing to testify publicly. The president’s son’s legal team conveyed this stance in a letter addressed to the House Oversight Committee, introducing a new layer of complexity to the congressional inquiry.
The letter from Hunter Biden’s attorneys accuses the House Oversight Committee of utilizing “closed-door sessions to manipulate, even distort the facts and misinform the public.” The request for public testimony suggests a desire for transparency and an open airing of the allegations against him.
Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Republican James Comer, responded to the proposition with skepticism, stating that a public hearing could not replace the scheduled deposition. Comer accused Hunter Biden of “trying to play by his own rules” and emphasized the importance of the planned deposition in gaining insights into the matters under investigation.
The deposition, currently scheduled for December 13th, has become a focal point in the broader investigation into Hunter Biden’s actions. The House Oversight Committee is seeking to unravel various aspects of his business dealings and potential conflicts of interest during his father’s term as vice president and, later, as president.
The back-and-forth between Hunter Biden’s legal team and the House Oversight Committee highlights the contentious nature of the investigation and the differing perspectives on how the proceedings should unfold. The call for a public testimony implies a strategic move by Hunter Biden to present his case directly to the public, aiming to control the narrative surrounding the allegations against him.
