During a recent congressional hearing, Attorney General Merrick Garland faced questioning from Republican lawmaker Ben Cline regarding the Department of Justice's handling of the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden.
Garland stated that he has never spoken to Hunter Biden and denied allegations of obstructing the investigation. When asked about a state dinner at the White House where both were present, Garland reiterated that he had no communication with Hunter Biden.
Rep. Cline raised concerns about the DOJ's handling of the case, citing claims from IRS whistleblowers who alleged deviations from standard investigative procedures. Garland responded by stating he was unaware of these individuals and assured that special counsel David Weiss would address the specifics.
Regarding the appointment of Weiss as special counsel, Garland refuted any connection to the statute of limitations in the case, emphasizing that he was not privy to such details. He maintained that the decision to appoint Weiss was independent of any timing considerations related to the statute of limitations.
Garland emphasized that he could not discuss ongoing legal matters and reiterated his commitment to upholding the integrity of the Department of Justice's investigations. He firmly denied any attempts to impede or obstruct the investigation into Hunter Biden.
The exchange between Garland and Rep. Cline shed light on the complexities surrounding high-profile investigations and the importance of maintaining transparency and adherence to legal procedures in such cases.
