House Republicans have made a bold move by urging the Justice Department to charge Hunter and James Biden with making false statements to Congress in the impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The chairmen of three House committees have recommended this action in a criminal referral, alleging that both men lied about President Biden’s involvement in his family’s business dealings.
The referrals, while carrying no force of law, are seen as an attempt by House Republicans to influence the Justice Department, especially if former President Donald J. Trump takes over. They are hoping for more prosecutions of the Biden family following Trump’s recent conviction on multiple felony counts in New York.
Hunter Biden, who is already facing indictments in different jurisdictions, is accused of perjury and making false statements about his business dealings. James Biden is also accused of lying to Congress about a meeting between his brother and a business associate.
Republicans claim that the Bidens’ false statements are part of a larger effort to conceal President Biden’s involvement in their family’s schemes. However, lawyers for the Bidens have denied these allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
This latest development comes as House Republicans shift their focus from impeachment to criminal referrals in their attempts to hold the Biden family accountable. Democrats, on the other hand, see this move as a distraction from the exoneration of President Biden and a desperate attempt to undermine his presidency.