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Hunter Biden Deposition Raises Questions About GOP Impeachment Efforts

Hunter Biden walks with wife Melissa Cohen as they visit shops with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in Nantucket, Mass., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Today on Capitol Hill, Hunter Biden sat for a closed-door deposition, facing tough questions from Republican critics. This deposition could impact the GOP's push to impeach President Biden over allegations of involvement in his son's foreign business dealings, which have recently unraveled.

In his opening statement, Hunter Biden refuted claims of involving his father in his business, emphasizing that he did not seek his father's assistance.

Lawmakers from both parties had differing views on the proceedings. Democrats labeled it as an embarrassing waste of time and money, while a Republican described Hunter Biden as defiant and dishonest.

Despite facing criminal probes, Hunter Biden did not invoke his Fifth Amendment rights during the deposition. The decision to conduct the session behind closed doors with a transcript release within 24 hours was a compromise to secure his testimony.

Democrats viewed the deposition as a waste of time and money.
Hunter Biden refuted involving his father in business dealings.
A Republican described Hunter Biden as defiant and dishonest.

Republicans have struggled to produce concrete evidence linking President Biden to his son's business dealings. Previous claims were discredited, with allegations of money laundering and corruption lacking substantiation.

Chairman Comer's assertions of payments being loans repaid to President Biden, not bribes, contradict the GOP's narrative. The lack of direct evidence raises doubts about the outcome of the hearing.

As the deposition unfolds, the credibility of the GOP's allegations against the Bidens remains in question. Stay tuned for further updates as lawmakers provide insights on the ongoing proceedings.

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