Top GOP Representative Sets Sights on DOJ Special Counsel Probing Hunter Biden: Demands Answers

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Criticizes Appointment of Special Counsel

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) expressed strong criticism of the Department of Justice's decision to appoint U.S. Attorney David Weiss as Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan questioned Turner about his confidence in Weiss and his ability to conduct a fair investigation.

Scope of the Special Counsel's Appointment

In response to concerns about the appointment of a special counsel to investigate unpaid taxes, Turner stated that the appointment seems more limited in scope compared to the previous appointment by Bill Barr. The new special counsel's jurisdiction is limited to the specific case that was initially brought before him, rather than encompassing all matters related to unpaid taxes.

Allegations of Prosecutorial Misconduct

The content provided is about a criticism made by someone named Turner towards a person named Weiss. Turner expresses concern that Weiss, as Special Counsel, allowed the statute of limitations to expire on important felony charges that could have been brought against Hunter Biden.

The content provided is a conversation between two individuals, Brennan and Turner, discussing a possible wrongdoing involving the IRS and the Department of Justice. According to Turner, an IRS whistleblower claims that there was interference from the Department of Justice, potentially leading to prosecutorial misconduct or malpractice. The conversation highlights the issue of allowing the statute of limitations to expire, which has resulted in Hunter Biden keeping $125,000 worth of taxes owed to the United States.

Response to Allegations of Conspiracy

In this news article, Brennan, a U.S. attorney appointed by President Trump, is responding to allegations made by Republicans. The Republicans are suggesting that a conspiracy allowed the statute of limitations to expire. Brennan questions the validity of this claim, pointing out that he was appointed by Trump and worked under a Republican Attorney General with career prosecutors. He questions why there would be a need for such a conspiracy in this situation.

Criticism of Prosecutor David Weiss

In an interview, Representative Mike Turner criticized prosecutor David Weiss for allowing the statute of limitations to expire in an unspecified case. Turner suggested that Weiss deliberately allowed this to happen and questioned why it occurred. He also mentioned that IRS whistleblowers claimed interference from the Department of Justice in the case, alleging that Weiss had been working with Hunter Biden and his attorney to obtain waivers for the limitations period, but stopped doing so. Turner implied that Weiss was aware that the limitations were going to expire and allowed it to happen.

Concerns Over Hunter Biden's Appointment

The content provided is a statement made by Representative Mike Turner regarding the appointment of Hunter Biden to a position in the administration. Turner claims that the appointment comes after James Comer released bank records showing that Hunter Biden received over $20 million from foreign sources, specifically from China and Russia. Turner expresses concern about foreign individuals making payments to the son of the vice president, now son of the president, suggesting that they were buying influence rather than business advice.

Debate on Hunter Biden's Legal Situation

During a discussion on a news show, Brennan and Turner engaged in a heated exchange regarding Hunter Biden's legal situation. Brennan argued that Hunter Biden's attorney had stated that no crime had been proven, while Turner pointed out that Brennan's show was not a legal setting like a court.