In a significant development on Capitol Hill, Hunter Biden is set to undergo questioning by Republicans behind closed doors as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the president. This deposition comes after months of negotiations and concessions from both sides. Hunter Biden released a personal statement ahead of the deposition, criticizing the partisan pursuit against his father and denying any baseless conspiracies.
During the closed-door deposition, a record number of lawmakers are expected to attend, prompting a move to a larger room. The GOP leaders hope to find evidence linking President Biden to his son's foreign business dealings, although no clear evidence has been presented so far.
The deposition was made possible after Republicans agreed not to videotape the session and to promptly release the transcript to allay concerns of selective leaking. Hunter Biden and his legal team negotiated these conditions to ensure transparency.
Despite the lack of concrete evidence linking President Biden to any wrongdoing, Republicans are keen on exploring any potential leads during the deposition. The ongoing impeachment inquiry faces scrutiny following the recent charges against a key FBI informant for lying.
Chairman Comer, responding to questions about evidence linking President Biden to the allegations, cited two checks as potential proof. However, there remains a lack of direct evidence connecting President Biden to influence peddling or corruption.
The impeachment inquiry appears to be on shaky ground, with Republicans facing challenges in substantiating their claims. The deposition of Hunter Biden is seen as a pivotal moment for GOP lawmakers, who are under pressure to provide concrete evidence to support their allegations.
