IRS Whistleblowers Testify on Alleged Political Influence in Hunter Biden Investigation, US

IRS whistleblowers alleging political influence in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden will testify in a closed-door hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. Gary Shapley, who led the IRS’ portion of the Hunter Biden probe, and Joseph Ziegler, a 13-year special agent within the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division, will provide testimony during the committee’s executive session. The whistleblowers have claimed that throughout the investigation, decisions were made that favored Hunter Biden, and that there may be contradictions between President Biden’s statements and information discovered during the probe. They have also alleged that the investigation was hindered by unnecessary approvals and roadblocks. The closed session comes ahead of Assistant U.S. attorney Lesley Wolf’s deposition, who is set to be questioned by the House Judiciary Committee. Both events are part of the House impeachment inquiry against President Biden, focusing on the alleged politicization of the federal probe into Hunter Biden and the Biden family’s foreign business dealings. President Biden has repeatedly denied any involvement in his son’s business ventures. The investigation will determine if there is evidence of President Biden’s direct involvement or personal benefit from the ventures.