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Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is once again causing chaos in Capitol Hill. This time, Swalwell stands accused of helping Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, evade a deposition subpoena from the House Judiciary Committee. Talk about playing dirty politics!
It seems that Swalwell, who is a member of the Judiciary Committee, may have crossed the line by allegedly “aiding and abetting” Hunter Biden’s refusal to comply with the congressional subpoena. And who issued that subpoena, you may ask? None other than the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee. Swalwell’s actions, if true, could potentially be seen as criminal.
It seems Rep. Eric Swalwell reserved the spot for Hunter Biden’s press conference today pic.twitter.com/547Ku0oOKC
— Ashley Oliver (@asholiver) December 13, 2023
The subpoena was an attempt by Republicans to get to the truth about Hunter Biden’s questionable business dealings and financial transactions. We all know that there have been a ton of controversies surrounding Hunter’s overseas activities. And let’s not forget the special counsel charging him with tax fraud. It’s a real mess!
Initially, Hunter had agreed to testify before the Oversight Committee, but he changed his mind at the last minute when he wasn’t allowed to turn it into a public spectacle. Talk about trying to evade accountability! This sudden turn of events occurred just as Republicans were gearing up to start an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden’s involvement with his family’s shady business affairs. Coincidence? We think not!
The evidence against Hunter Biden keeps piling up like a mountain. Special counsel David Weiss has already charged him with crimes related to tax fraud in not one, but two states. And let’s not forget about James Biden, the president’s brother, who also received a subpoena. It turns out that some of the money from these overseas deals ended up in President Biden’s private bank account. Hmm, it seems like there’s no escaping the Biden family’s corruption!
But fear not, because the House Oversight Committee is not taking these shenanigans lightly. Chair James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan wasted no time in announcing their intention to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against Hunter. Finally, someone is holding him accountable! They made it clear that they won’t give him special treatment just because he happens to be a Biden. Good on them!
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a champion for justice, expressed her support for the contempt proceedings. She called out Hunter Biden for refusing to show up and called his actions “unacceptable.” I couldn’t agree more! The American people deserve answers, and Hunter Biden can’t keep hiding and covering up his misdeeds.
Despite Hunter’s attempt to divert attention by holding a press conference and playing the victim card, the allegations against him still stand. Some Republicans argue that his public statements are just distractions from the real issues at hand. And they’re right! We must stay focused on the money laundering and abuse of power that Hunter and his father are allegedly guilty of.
These events are just adding more fuel to the already blazing fire in Washington, D.C. The political landscape is getting even more tumultuous, but thankfully there are brave Republicans like Comer, Jordan, and Greene who are fighting for truth and justice. Let’s hope they can cut through the smoke and mirrors and expose the Biden family’s corruption once and for all!
