Hunter Biden speaks with reporters at the US Capitol. Photo: José Luis Magana/AP
Mr. Biden refused to participate in a closed-door meeting with House Republicans that his lawyer previously said would be used against him in leaks to the media.
But on Wednesday, Mr. Biden offered to appear in public to discuss the allegations. against his father, telling reporters: “Let me make this as clear as possible: my father was not involved in my business.”
“There is no evidence to support the allegations that my father was involved in my business. because it didn't happen,” he said.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on opening an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden on Wednesday.
If representatives vote along party lines, the proposal will adopted because Republicans have a majority in the lower house of Congress. .
The move would expand the investigation into Biden beyond the House Oversight and Judiciary committees into a House-wide investigation.
House Republicans allege the president had information about and benefited from illegal business dealings his son.
Mr. Biden said there was “no evidence to support allegations that my father was involved in my business “; Photo: Getty Images
Mr. Biden Jr. said: “For six years, MAGA Republicans, including members of House committees now in closed session, have questioned my character, invaded my privacy, attacked my wife, my children, my family. and my friends.
“They ridiculed my struggle with addiction, belittled my recovery, and tried to dehumanize me—all in an effort to embarrass and harm my father, who had dedicated his entire public life to ministry. “.
“For six years, I became the target of Trump's relentless attack machine, screaming, 'Where's Hunter?'
'Well, here's my answer: I'm here.'
It happened after that how Mr. Biden Jr. was threatened with contempt of court if he did not appear before committees investigating his father.
His lawyer, Abby Lowell, said he would not appear to testify behind closed doors doors, since Republican representatives may selectively leak his testimony to the press in an attempt to discredit him.
“Mr. Biden has offered to appear in court. at a hearing on December 13, 2023, the date you have reserved, or such other date this month, to answer any question relevant to the subject matter,” Mr. Lowell wrote.
“He makes this choice because the committee has demonstrated time and time again that it uses closed sessions to manipulate and even distort facts and misinform the American public. The hearing will ensure the transparency and integrity of these proceedings.”
The president “feels guilty” about prosecuting his son.
Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, responded: “If Mr. Biden does not appear to testify on December 13, 2023, the committees will file contempt of Congress.”
Separately on Sunday, it was reported that Joe Biden feels guilty about the federal prosecution against his son and believes that it would not have happened. if he weren't the president's son.
Hunter Biden is charged with four felonies and six misdemeanors for allegedly falsifying a tax return and possessing a weapon while in possession of illegal drugs.
In the indictment The report also details increased spending on prostitutes and drugs between 2016 and 2019.
His lawyer said the charges are politically motivated. Mr. Biden paid off his 2020 tax debt with a loan from his lawyer.
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