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Hunter Biden, photographed here in 2012, confirmed that the investigation into his taxes continues.
Joe Biden said this week that he believed the federal investigations into his son’s tax returns were “some kind of foul play,” the first time the US president-elect has suggested a political motivation behind the investigation.
“We have great confidence in our son,” Biden said in an interview with late-night CBS host Stephen Colbert. “I’m not worried about the accusations that have been made against him, it’s used to get me. I think it’s a kind of foul play, but look, it is what it is.”
The investigation into Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings was revealed earlier this month by Biden’s transition team and has been ongoing since 2018, according to two people familiar with the matter who discussed the sensitive investigation on condition of anonymity. .
The investigations include one led by the Delaware federal prosecutor’s office into whether Hunter Biden violated tax laws, and another conducted by the federal prosecutor for the Western District of Pennsylvania concerns his activities in Ukraine and possible money laundering, he said. a third person.
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But the effort has been clouded by precedent-breaking public calls by US President Donald Trump for an investigation into Biden’s son, opening the door to accusations by the president-elect that the investigation is motivated. policies. As recently as Sunday, Trump complained that Attorney General William Barr did not reveal the federal tax investigation before Election Day.
Trump, in a tweet the previous Thursday, denied having played any role in decisions about the investigation.
Barr announced Monday that he plans to resign before Christmas. He made the announcement shortly after Trump criticized him in an interview with Fox News and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told the network that the president was “frustrated” that Barr had not done more to highlight the Hunter Biden’s case to voters.
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Joe Biden (right) said this week that he believed the federal investigations into his son Hunter’s tax returns were “some kind of foul play.”
Republican lawmakers, including the Chairman of the Senate judiciary, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, have also handled the investigation and called for the appointment of a special counsel.
The investigation into Biden’s work in Ukraine began based on information provided by Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, sparking tensions among Justice Department officials over the credibility of the allegations.
Hunter Biden confirmed that the investigation into his taxes continues. It was unclear if the Ukraine-related investigation is still ongoing.
US officials have also conducted a counterintelligence assessment related to Hunter Biden’s activities, the person said.
The Bidens have repeatedly insisted that no crime was committed, and the president-elect again expressed support for their son on Thursday.
“As long as he’s good, we’re good,” Joe Biden said.
