Merrick Garland appoints David Weiss as special counsel in Hunter Biden case
The announcement followed a request from Weiss himself. Republican Party members criticize the appointment, saying Weiss “can’t be trusted.”
(Cordon Press)
U.S. Attorney David Weiss will be the special counsel to handle the Hunter Biden investigation after he requested it earlier this week. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the decision at a press conference on Friday.
"I'm here today to announce the appointment of David Weiss as a special counsel consistent with the Department of Justice regulations governing such matters. In keeping with those regulations, I have today notified the designated members of each House of Congress of the appointment. Upon considering his request, as well as the extraordinary circumstances relating to this matter, I have concluded that it is in the public interest to appoint him as special counsel," Garland confirmed.
Weiss was the one who brought charges against President Joe Biden's son for tax crimes and illegal gun possession. Both parties sealed a deal that broke down after Hunter Biden decided to plead not guilty. His appointment comes after the Republican Party complained that the U.S. attorney's authority in the case "appeared limited."
He also investigates the case of Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings. "His investigation has reached a stage at which he should continue his work as a special counsel, and he asked to be appointed," Garland said.
"David Weiss can’t be trusted"
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, noted that Weiss is not a person who can be trusted to handle the Biden clan's case:
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer pointed directly at the Justice Department for wanting to "cover up" for the Bidens:
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