There has been a lot of discussion and dispute surrounding the selection of US attorney David Weiss as Special Counsel to handle the Hunter Biden inquiry. The move was harshly attacked by Fox’s legal commentator Andrew McCarthy, who called it a “sham” and questioned its legitimacy in light of the regulations for designating a Special Counsel.
McCarthy emphasized the need for appointing a Special Counsel who is independent of the Justice Department and the other branches of government in his program.
“What makes a special counsel special is that you’re a lawyer who’s brought in from outside the United States government,” McCarthy stated. Contrary to this foundational idea, he pointed out that Weiss, despite his new title, is still very much a part of the Biden administration, being “a top official in the Biden Justice Department.”
McCarthy stated his concern that the appointment may be used by the Biden Justice Department to continue to have jurisdiction over an investigation that they are not actively pursuing.
WATCH:
The fact that the case has stretched on for five years without any charges being brought against anyone suggests that the statute of limitations has been purposefully extended.
The investigation’s key elements, particularly those from 2014 and 2015, which may be connected to the vast majority of the $21 million mentioned in a recent Congressional Investigation Report, have already legally expired.
Weiss was directly held accountable by McCarthy for the absence of action, accusing him of avoiding an indictment on purpose and allowing the accusations to disappear.
The primary topic of contention was the fundamental function of a Special Counsel. It requires a third party that can undertake a thorough inquiry without being influenced by any potential conflicts of interest. Weiss’ current status inside the government, according to McCarthy, renders him unable to perform the duties of a true Special Counsel.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has voiced his reservations about the Department of Justice’s transparency and dependability during the Biden administration. His post adds to the mounting disapproval of the situation.
WATCH: Church Leaders PRAYED you’d never see this…
“This action by Biden’s DOJ cannot be used to obstruct congressional investigations or whitewash the Biden family corruption,” he tweeted. “If Weiss negotiated the sweetheart deal that couldn’t get approved, how can he be trusted as a Special Counsel? House Republicans will continue to pursue the facts for the American people.”
Hunter Biden was accused of failing to pay taxes on two charges by the DOJ on June 20, 2023. Despite the fact that these accusations were initially brought in Delaware, it was largely because of a deal that Hunter would not object to the court’s jurisdiction and would confess.
He surprisingly entered a not guilty plea during the hearing on July 26, 2023, which was an unexpected turn of events. The DOJ’s choice to expedite the case is thought to have been motivated by this choice as well as the postponed plea discussions. The Biden DOJ’s action can be interpreted as a calculated ploy to bring the allegations before a judge who might be more sympathetic to Hunter Biden.
The charges against Hunter Biden were mysteriously dropped by Weiss despite his original support, according to IRS whistleblowers. In addition, contrary to what he told Congress, it appears that Weiss did not have complete authorization to conduct his inquiry. Unsettlingly, there are allegations that Weiss intentionally obstructed the investigation into Joe Biden’s probable involvement in his son’s business operations and withheld embarrassing information from investigators.
Garland said on Friday, “Upon considering his request, as well as the extraordinary circumstances relating to this matter, I have concluded that it is in the public interest to appoint him as Special Counsel.”
