Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has declined an invitation to testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee. The committee, currently under Republican control, is conducting an impeachment probe of his father, President Joe Biden. The hearing was scheduled for March 20th, but it now remains uncertain whether Hunter Biden will make an appearance.
Hunter Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, has been vocal about his client’s decision. He criticized the planned hearing, labeling it as a “carnival sideshow”. This statement has sparked a wave of reactions, with many speculating about the motivations behind this decision.
Interestingly, Lowell has stated that Hunter Biden would consider testifying publicly if the panel also included “relatives of former President Trump”. This condition has added another layer of complexity to the situation, raising questions about the nature of the hearing and the fairness of the process.
The situation took another twist when an FBI informant, who was central to the Republican impeachment inquiry, was charged with lying to the bureau about the Bidens.
This development has been seen as a significant setback for the impeachment inquiry. Despite this, House Oversight Committee chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky, has stated that he still “expects Hunter Biden to appear”.
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Hunter Biden is no stranger to testifying before House panels. He has previously testified behind closed doors in a deposition that lasted nearly seven hours. During this session, he reiterated that his father was not involved in his foreign business dealings.
He also called on Republicans to “put an end to this baseless and destructive political charade”.
A source familiar with Hunter Biden’s legal strategy told NBC News, “If they schedule a legitimate hearing that includes Jared Kushner, Hunter will be there”.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the impeachment probe and what Hunter Biden’s final decision will be. This story serves as a reminder of the intricate and often contentious nature of political proceedings.