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Republican members of Congress issued a criminal referral against Hunter Biden and James Biden for allegedly making false statements to Congress related to their foreign business dealings while their father Joe Biden was vice president.
They argue the Bidens lied to cover up Joe’s involvement and influence peddling that generated over $45 million.
“Our investigation has revealed President Biden knew about, participated in, and benefited from his family cashing in on the Biden name around the world,” Chairmen James Comer said. “Despite this record of evidence, President Biden continues to lie to the American people about his involvement in these influence peddling schemes. It appears making false statements runs in the Biden family.”
The referrals focus on contradictions like Hunter denying a Rosemont Seneca role and misleading claims about threatening texts.
“Lying to Congress is a serious crime with serious consequences. Both Hunter and James Biden did just that to cover up President Biden’s involvement,” Rep. Jim Jordan said.
James is also accused of lying about Joe not meeting business associate Tony Bobulinski.
Republicans warn of a double standard if the DOJ fails to pursue the criminal referral, undermining public trust in equal justice.
“President Biden claims no one is above the law. We will soon see his Department of Justice put that principle to the test,” Rep. Jason Smith said. “If the Department of Justice fails to act on our criminal referral and hold Hunter Biden accountable, they will once again be telling the American people there are two tiers of justice in this country. One for the wealthy and politically connected, and one for everyone else.”
However, Democrats argue Hunter’s work in Ukraine, which Republicans have targeted, was legitimate and Joe’s related actions were in line with U.S. policy.
The referral escalates partisan clashes over the Bidens’ foreign entanglements.