GOP House Reps Send Letter to Merrick Garland Requesting a Special Counsel to Investigate Hunter Biden

A letter signed by nearly one hundred GOP House Reps was sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland today requesting a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden.

U.S. House Rep Tom Rice (R-SC), who appears to have been the first to sign, announced the move in a Twitter thread.

“Today I sent a letter, along with 94 of my colleagues, calling on @TheJusticeDept to appoint a Special Counsel to investigate Hunter Biden for his involvement with corrupt foreign governments,” Rice reported.

Rice then noted, “The Trump Administration endured closer scrutiny during the baseless Steele Dossier on the standard that a Special Counsel was necessary due to the DOJ not being able to impartially investigate a sitting President.”

“The same standard applies here,” Rice insisted.

Rice then tagged the representatives who signed the letter.

The letter begins by noting that “The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware is currently investigating a number of Hunter Biden’s activities, including his potential involvement with foreign businesses, avoiding proper disclosures of foreign business interests to the United States government, and outstanding tax liabilities.”

After laying out the accusations that are being made against the president’s son, the representatives then point out that “It appears that Hunter Biden used his position as son of then-Vice President Biden to gain wealth and influence in foreign countries, using questionably sourced money to pay tax liabilities, and lobbying on behalf of foreign entities without proceeding through the proper channels.”

“A Special Counsel would also ensure there is no bias in the investigation or undue influence from the White House,” the representatives insist in the letter.

The letter concludes, “As Attorney General, you are responsible for pursuing impartial justice regardless of political considerations. Trust in government institutions has eroded in recent years. You have the ability in this situation to help restore some of that trust for the American people. Under the extraordinary circumstances established by Hunter Biden and President Biden’s relationships, we ask that you appoint a Special Counsel to oversee this critical investigation.”

The Trump Administration endured closer scrutiny during the baseless Steele Dossier on the standard that a Special Counsel was necessary due to the DOJ not being able to impartially investigate a sitting President. The same standard applies here.

— Congressman Tom Rice (@RepTomRice) April 8, 2022