Staff Reports
As House Republicans diligently pursue their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, fresh revelations surface regarding First Son Hunter Biden and his legal affairs. The New York Post reports that attorney Abbe Lowell held a meeting with Anthony Bernal, described as a "top aide to First Lady Jill Biden," on December 11. Coincidentally, just days later on December 13, Hunter conveniently evaded a subpoena, sparking widespread attention.
Attempting to downplay the significance of the meeting, the White House insisted it revolved around a Hanukkah reception and asserted that Hunter Biden's matters were not on the agenda. Such claims strain credulity, leaving many skeptical about the true nature of the discussion.
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Not only did Hunter fail to comply with his subpoena on December 13, but he also brazenly entered the Senate side of the Capitol, exploiting a space reserved by Rep. Eric Swalwell, a member of the House Judiciary Committee currently investigating the Biden family. Such audacity raised eyebrows across political circles.
Subsequently, following efforts by the House Judiciary and House Oversight Committees to hold Hunter in contempt, an agreement was reached for him to testify at a February 28 deposition. However, to the dismay of many, Hunter was conspicuously absent from the public hearing on March 20, despite having previously requested such a hearing.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer emphasized the need for transparency and demanded clarity regarding the meeting between Lowell and Bernal, squarely placing the spotlight on the White House. Yet, skepticism remains high regarding the likelihood of genuine transparency emanating from the White House.
Furthermore, the Committee seeks information from Bernal regarding Biden's handling of classified materials and allegations of bullying and sexual harassment. Despite being subpoenaed as part of an investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents, Bernal, referred to as First Lady Jill Biden's "work husband," seems immune to scrutiny due to his close ties to the first family.
During a White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre staunchly defended Bernal against allegations, dismissing them as "unfounded" and displaying reluctance to divulge further information. Such responses mirror classic White House deflection tactics.
Moreover, the White House's subsequent acknowledgment of being "familiar" with Hunter's intended testimony provides House Republicans with additional ammunition for their impeachment inquiry, focusing on whether the President engaged in a conspiracy to obstruct Congress. As scrutiny intensifies, the Bidens find themselves increasingly ensnared in a web of controversy, unable to evade scrutiny indefinitely.
