House Republicans have sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department, accusing Hunter Biden and the president's brother, James Biden, of lying to Congress. The defense in a related case mentioned the possibility of calling James Biden as a witness, adding a layer of intrigue to the situation. The decision on how to proceed now rests with Attorney General Merrick Garland, who is under pressure from Republicans to treat Hunter Biden like any other individual who has broken the law.
Attorney General Garland recently testified that he aims to uphold a single standard of justice for all, and this case presents an opportunity for him to demonstrate that commitment to the American people. Hunter Biden's attorney has dismissed the criminal referrals as a Republican attempt to divert attention from their unsuccessful impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
