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James Biden, in his impeachment testimony, refuted Republican allegations against his brother Joe Biden, stating that his business ventures were legitimate and that Joe Biden was not involved in them. He portrayed himself as a supportive brother who had sacrificed to support his family after tragedy, denying allegations of leveraging his brother's access for personal gain.
Hunter Biden's business associate, John Robinson Walker, stated in a closed-door interview that President Joe Biden was never involved in any of his business dealings with Hunter Biden. Walker's testimony contradicts Republican allegations and impeachment inquiries. He also mentioned an interaction with Joe Biden at a lunch meeting with foreign business associates, but emphasized that the president was not involved in their business activities. Walker expressed concerns about his testimony being taken out of context and requested that any public statements include the entire transcript.
Special Counsel David C. Weiss defended the integrity of his investigation into Hunter Biden before the House Judiciary Committee, countering Republican claims of a sweetheart deal under pressure from the White House. Weiss stated that he had full authority in the case and was not blocked from pursuing charges. He also disputed a whistleblower's claim that he lacked authority for tax and gun charges. The closed-door interview lasted over six hours, with Weiss refusing to discuss internal deliberations. The investigation into Hunter Biden's foreign consulting work and tax issues is ongoing.
Two IRS whistleblowers testified before Congress, alleging that the U.S. Justice Department officials hindered the investigation into Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son. The whistleblowers claimed that decisions were made to benefit Hunter Biden throughout the investigation, and that they were discouraged from pursuing the case fully. They also alleged that Hunter Biden improperly claimed business deductions for personal expenses. Republican lawmakers supported the credibility of the whistleblowers, while Democrats argued that there was no evidence of interference or wrongdoing by President Biden or his administration.