Today on Capitol Hill, Hunter Biden appeared for a transcribed interview while his brother, James Biden, was questioned behind closed doors. The deposition began at 10:30 AM and is expected to continue for a few more hours. Hunter Biden will be under oath next week, unlike James Biden who is not under oath today.
During the deposition, James Biden answered various questions from both Republicans and Democrats. Republicans are hoping for new insights that could shed light on Joe Biden's alleged involvement in family business affairs. On the other hand, Democrats are likely to downplay James Biden's statements, arguing that they are not directly related to Joe Biden's presidency.
House Republicans, including Chairman James Comer of the Oversight Committee, have consistently emphasized Joe Biden as the brand that family members like James Biden have utilized to generate income.
Next week, Hunter Biden is scheduled to undergo a formal deposition where he will be questioned by members from both political parties while under oath. Lying to Congress is a criminal offense, and it is crucial for witnesses to provide truthful information during such proceedings.
Meanwhile, recent developments have emerged regarding a former FBI informant who alleged that both Joe and Hunter Biden received $5 million bribes from Ukrainians. The informant, Alexander Smirnoff, was charged with lying to the FBI and was found to have connections with high-level Russian intelligence.
Special Counsel David Weiss, who is investigating the Hunter Biden probe, has accused Smirnoff of fabricating lies that could have influenced the 2024 election. Despite the government's request to detain him, Smirnoff was released on his own recognizance with a GPS monitor.
These ongoing developments highlight the complex web of investigations and testimonies surrounding the Biden family, with implications reaching into the realm of national security and electoral integrity.
