Attorney General Bill Barr Clarifies Decision to Not Appoint Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Investigation

Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Investigation of Hunter Biden

Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr has revealed that he chose not to appoint a special counsel to investigate Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, because he believed it would provide the Biden administration with a reason to terminate the investigation once Joe Biden assumed the presidency.

Barr's Explanation on CBS News' "Face The Nation"

During a recent interview on CBS News' "Face The Nation," former Attorney General William Barr stated that he does not regret not appointing a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. Barr explained that in order to appoint a special counsel, there needs to be a conflict of interest, and he did not have any conflicts of interest when investigating Hunter Biden. He also mentioned that the decision to appoint a special counsel would be up to the current Attorney General, Merrick Garland, who would need to determine if the investigation could be handled fairly within the Department of Justice or if a special counsel was necessary.

Responsibility of Determining Fairness with Garland

The person speaking in the provided statement is expressing their reasoning for not preemptively judging a decision made by someone else. They believed that if they had prejudged the decision, it could have led to the cancellation of an investigation. They also mention that the responsibility of determining the fairness and thoroughness of the investigation now lies with Garland, who recently came into the position.

Barr's Agreement with House Republicans

Attorney General William Barr has expressed agreement with House Republicans who believe that a special counsel should have been appointed under Attorney General Merrick Garland. However, Barr also noted that there may not be enough time to do so now due to the statute of limitations.

Barr's Concerns on Hunter Biden's Business Dealings

Attorney General William Barr has expressed his concerns regarding Hunter Biden's business dealings and called it "grotesque." He believes that there should be an investigation to determine if any crimes were committed.