In a decisive move in the Hunter Biden investigation, the House Judiciary Committee, led by Republicans, issued a subpoena to Lesley Wolf, a key deputy in the special counsel’s office. This action underscores the GOP’s commitment to uncovering the truth behind allegations of procedural irregularities and potential obstructions of justice in the probe.
The subpoena, initiated by House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), is a response to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) repeated refusals to allow Ms. Wolf to testify voluntarily. Ms. Wolf is believed to have critical firsthand knowledge of the investigation into Hunter Biden. During the inquiry, she is said to have been deeply involved in meetings with the U.S. Attorney for Delaware office, David Weiss.
This move by the House GOP is part of a broader investigation into whether President Biden used his influence to interfere with investigations into his son. This inquiry could lay the groundwork for drafting articles of impeachment, should sufficient evidence be found.
Central to the committee’s concerns are allegations that Ms. Wolf deviated from standard investigative procedures. This claim is supported by testimony from two IRS whistleblowers to the House Ways and Means Committee. According to these whistleblowers, Ms. Wolf’s actions included alerting Hunter Biden’s defense about a possible search warrant and obstructing the execution of this warrant. She is also accused of preventing investigators from questioning witnesses about references to President Biden and impeding inquiries into potential campaign finance violations.
Further whistleblower testimony from IRS Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley revealed that Ms. Wolf discouraged inquiries that could implicate President Biden, advising against questions about “the big guy” or “dad.” IRS documents also suggest that Ms. Wolf requested the removal of references to then-presidential candidate Biden from the scope of the investigation.
Despite multiple requests from the committee for Ms. Wolf’s testimony, the DOJ has declined, citing policies against making non-Senate-confirmed and line-level employees available for interviews. However, Chairman Jordan has challenged this stance, citing historical precedents for questioning line-level prosecutors and arguing that an ongoing investigation does not preclude congressional oversight.
The committee is adamant that Ms. Wolf’s testimony is essential, as she possesses specialized and unique information that cannot be obtained through other sources. The subpoena, demanding her testimony on December 7, follows the panel’s recent interview with Mr. Weiss.
Hunter Biden is set to face trial next year for allegedly lying on a gun purchase form about his drug use. Additionally, steps have been initiated to impanel a federal grand jury in Los Angeles for further tax charges against him following the collapse of a prior plea agreement in federal court last summer.
This subpoena indicates the House Judiciary Committee’s resolve to thoroughly investigate any potential wrongdoing and ensure that justice is served, reflecting the Republican Party’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and holding those in power accountable.