House Republicans assert that Hunter Biden provided false testimony multiple times during his congressional deposition earlier this year. House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith stated that there is “indisputable” evidence supporting these claims.
House committee votes to release docs from Hunter Biden deposition says they prove he lied under oath. Documents will soon be released. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/0UDST2YIEa
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During a mark-up session on Wednesday, the House Ways & Means Committee discussed documents protected under IRS code 6103, which keeps certain information confidential. The committee voted to release this information, which Smith believes reveals Hunter Biden lied at least three times during his deposition.
Smith accused Hunter Biden of believing in a dual justice system. He noted, “Hunter Biden has shown once again he believes there are two systems of justice in this country – one for his family, and one for everyone else.” Smith emphasized that lying under oath is a felony and that the American public expects accountability for the president’s son.
According to the committee, Hunter Biden misrepresented his role at Rosemont Seneca and controlled bank accounts he denied having control over during his deposition. He also allegedly lied about not assisting a foreign national with a visa. Emails between Hunter Biden and his former associate Devon Archer reportedly show he helped Miguel Aleman with visa documents.
Additionally, Hunter Biden claimed he mistakenly sent a text to the wrong “Zhao” due to being under the influence, but WhatsApp records show he only communicated with Henry Zhao of Chinese energy firm CEFC. In a WhatsApp message, Hunter Biden allegedly told a Chinese business associate from CEFC that he and his father would ensure, “you will regret not following my direction.” He requested a $10 million wire for a joint venture with CEFC called SinoHawk Holdings.
Hunter Biden has been charged in two separate jurisdictions following an investigation by Special Counsel David Weiss. He pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges in Delaware, including making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of or addict to a controlled substance. He also pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges in California, involving three felonies and six misdemeanors related to $1.4 million in owed taxes, which have since been paid.