Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is facing multiple legal challenges. He is expected to be arraigned on federal tax charges this week, while House Republicans are contemplating holding him in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena. The House Oversight Committee will vote on a resolution in the coming days to decide on this matter.
If the resolution passes in the committee and the full House, it will then be up to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to determine whether to pursue charges against Hunter Biden. However, there are concerns among critics that the Biden-run DOJ may choose not to prosecute a member of the Biden family, as they did with Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro, who were prosecuted for not cooperating with congressional subpoenas.
Some experts believe that Hunter Biden may choose to plead the fifth amendment and refuse to testify before Congress to avoid self-incrimination. The issue of whether the testimony should be held in private or in a public hearing has been debated. While the House Oversight Committee chair mentioned that witnesses can choose between a deposition or a public hearing, Congress ultimately sets the terms. It is expected that Hunter Biden may delay the process as much as possible to avoid potential implications for himself and his father.
Critics argue that the focus on Hunter Biden is a distraction from investigating the business dealings of former President Donald Trump and his family. The Trump family's businesses have also been under scrutiny, and some believe that the Department of Justice has been disproportionately targeting Trump while giving Hunter Biden preferential treatment. Previously, it was alleged that Hunter Biden was going to be let off the hook until a federal judge intervened.
In the coming week, it is likely that the House Oversight Committee will refer Hunter Biden for criminal prosecution to the Biden-run DOJ. However, concerns persist that the DOJ may choose not to take action against him, raising questions about a potential two-tiered justice system.
The outcome of these legal battles involving Hunter Biden will have significant implications for both him and his father's administration. As the investigations continue, the public and lawmakers alike will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.
