The Department of Justice has released the final report from special counsel David Weiss regarding the investigation into criminal allegations against Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden. This report comes after President Biden’s recent decision to grant a full and unconditional pardon to his son, a move he described as necessary due to what he termed a “miscarriage of justice” influenced by “raw politics.”
In the report, Weiss characterized the allegations made against Hunter Biden as “gratuitous and wrong.” He remarked that while other presidents have extended pardons to family members, they did not use the opportunity to disparage the integrity of public servants at the DOJ based on unfounded accusations.
In June, Hunter Biden was convicted on federal gun charges stemming from false statements he made regarding his addiction when purchasing a firearm. Additionally, he entered a guilty plea in September for tax offenses related to over $1.4 million in unpaid federal taxes, with sentencing expected in December for both cases.
Weiss was appointed by Donald Trump as the U.S. Attorney for Delaware and continued his investigation into Hunter Biden’s activities through the Biden administration. He was named special counsel in August 2023.
Weiss emphasized that the charges stemmed purely from legal violations, stating, “These prosecutions were the culmination of thorough, impartial investigations, not partisan politics.” He highlighted that the equal application of justice applies to everyone, regardless of status or name.
The release of this report is a required component of a special counsel’s duties and adheres to legal protocols established by the DOJ.
In a related context, the Department of Justice is also engaged in a separate court battle aimed at unveiling special counsel Jack Smith’s final report concerning investigations into former President Trump. Trump has contested the legality of Smith’s appointment, arguing it was unlawful and that any public disclosure of the report could undermine his transition back into the White House.
