A surprise appearance by US President Hunter Biden in the House of Representatives caused great outrage among Republicans. The 53-year-old appeared without notice during opening statements at a public meeting of the oversight committee on Wednesday – taking a front row seat with his lawyer. The panel wants to charge Hunter Biden with contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena for a closed-door hearing on the impeachment inquiry into his father, US President Joe Biden.
His unexpected appearance caused chaotic scenes. Several Republicans felt provoked by Hunter Biden’s actions, and two lawmakers called him a coward. The chairman of the committee sometimes had difficulty restoring order in the meeting.
Hunter Biden, who is accused of possible tax crimes, among other things, had refused to testify behind closed doors before the committee, but offered to testify at a public hearing late last year. The president’s son and his lawyers argued that what was said in a protected space could be selectively reproduced by Republicans and that Hunter Biden’s statements could therefore be manipulated. He therefore insisted on testifying only in public.
Many Republicans associate Hunter Biden’s affairs with the American president. Republicans in the House continue the investigation into possible impeachment proceedings against Joe Biden. They accuse the Democrat of abusing his public office for the financial benefit of his family. However, they have not yet provided clear evidence of serious misconduct. The question is whether the investigation can actually lead to impeachment proceedings.
The Oversight Committee and the Judiciary Committee each want to vote on whether Hunter Biden should be tried for contempt of Congress. The full House of Representatives would then have to decide whether to recommend criminal charges. A decision on possible charges based on the allegations would ultimately rest with the Justice Department. (sda/dpa)
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