House Republicans release report recommending Hunter Biden be held in contempt of Congress

The House Judiciary and Oversight Committees released a report on Monday recommending that Hunter Biden be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to appear for a closed-door transcribed interview as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

The subpoena was issued by the committees in November 2019, requesting documents and testimony related to Hunter Biden's business dealings in China and other countries while his father was vice president. The subpoena also sought information about any potential conflicts of interest that may have arisen from those dealings.

Hunter Biden has repeatedly refused to comply with the subpoena, citing concerns about protecting his privacy and the confidentiality of his business dealings. He has also argued that the impeachment inquiry is politically motivated and an attempt to tarnish his reputation.

The report released by the House committees on Monday found that Hunter Biden's refusal to comply with the subpoena was a clear violation of Congress's authority and undermined the integrity of the impeachment process. The report also noted that Hunter Biden's business dealings in China raised serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the appearance of impropriety.

The committees have not yet decided whether to take legal action against Hunter Biden for contempt of Congress. However, the report released on Monday is a significant step towards holding him accountable for his actions.