Jim Jordan of Ohio, the House Judiciary Committee chairman, recently questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the lapse in potential charges against Hunter Biden related to his dealings with Burisma.

Jordan expressed his concerns about the Justice Department's decision to let the statute of limitations for potential tax crimes committed by Hunter Biden during his association with Burisma, a Ukrainian company, expire.

Garland, when pressed by Jordan, did not provide a direct answer. Instead, he pointed towards future statements that would be made by Special Counsel David Weiss.

Garland's evasive responses

Jordan emphasized that Hunter took a high-paying position at Burisma, a role he was seemingly unqualified for. He also mentioned that Burisma executives had informed Hunter of being "under pressure".

Furthermore, Jordan highlighted that during Joe Biden's tenure as vice president, there was a move to dismiss a prosecutor investigating the company. He questioned Garland, "Why did you let the statute of limitations lapse for those tax years associated with Burisma income?"

Garland's response was centered around the fact that the investigation was being overseen by Mr. Weiss, an appointee of President Trump. He suggested that the appropriate time to ask such questions would be when Mr. Weiss addresses the matter in a public report to Congress, Fox News reported.

Intense exchange between Jordan and Garland

Not satisfied with Garland's answers, Jordan continued to press the attorney general. He questioned whether the lapse was due to negligence or an oversight by the lawyers. Garland, attempting to respond, was interrupted by Jordan, who emphasized the importance of the matter.

Jordan pointed out that there had been discussions with Hunter Biden's defense counsel about extending the statute of limitations. He expressed his desire to know who made the decision to let it lapse and the reasons behind it.

Garland reiterated that Mr. Weiss was in charge of the investigation and had made the appropriate decisions. Jordan, however, remained unconvinced, stating, "We all know why they did it. It's one thing to have a gun charge in Delaware. But Burisma? That goes right to the White House."

Background on Hunter Biden's association with Burisma

Hunter Biden was a board member of Burisma in December 2015. During that period, then-Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Ukraine. He pressured the Ukrainian officials to fire the country's then-prosecutor general, Viktor Shokin. Shokin had multiple investigations into Burisma and its owner, Mykola Zlochevsky.

Joe Biden threatened to withhold up to $1 billion in aid for Ukraine if Shokin wasn't removed. Shokin was eventually dismissed in March 2016. While Republicans believe that Joe Biden's push for Shokin's removal was tied to Hunter's association with Burisma, the White House has consistently denied these claims.

They argue that Shokin was removed due to his inefficiency in prosecuting corruption cases. Garland, during the hearing, refuted claims that the Biden family was benefiting from a biased justice system. He emphasized that he had not interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden.

Republicans voice their concerns

Many Republicans believe that Hunter Biden is receiving lenient treatment. In contrast, they feel that former President Donald Trump is being unfairly targeted with more indictments. The Judiciary Committee has been probing the alleged political influence on the DOJ during the Biden administration.

Recent revelations from IRS whistleblowers suggest that decisions made during the federal investigation into Hunter might have been politically motivated. This adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious issue.

It remains to be seen how this matter will unfold in the coming days. But one thing is clear: the debate around Hunter Biden's dealings with Burisma is far from over.

Conclusion

• Jim Jordan questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the lapse in potential charges against Hunter Biden.
• Garland did not provide direct answers, pointing to future statements by Special Counsel David Weiss.
• Republicans believe that the Biden family is benefiting from a biased justice system.
• IRS whistleblowers suggest political influence in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden.

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