During the hearing, “Whistleblower X” will reveal their identity for the first time
At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, two whistleblowers are scheduled to testify before Congress regarding their allegations that the Justice Department engaged in political interference during an investigation into President Biden’s youngest son, Hunter. Among the witnesses is “Whistleblower X,” a 13-year special agent of the IRS, whose identity will be revealed for the first time during the hearing. The second witness is former investigation supervisor Greg Shapley.
In an opening statement released prior to the hearing, the unidentified official plans to present himself as a “whistleblower compelled to disclose the truth,” aiming to shed light on “the shadow that looms over our federal legal system.”
The opening statement continued, “I have witnessed the corrosion of ethical standards and the abuse of power that threaten our nation. Within this context, I have chosen to shed light on these actions and expose those responsible. I recognize that while I was present at the start of this investigation and was closely involved with it for roughly five years; I am just a part of the story. My aim is to address systemic problems that have allowed misconduct to flourish. It is not a call for blame but accountability and reform.”
During the Wednesday hearing, the unidentified IRS agent will emphasize the importance of transparency as the foundation of our democracy. They will assert that without transparency, people lose trust in institutions, leading to the fraying of the bonds that hold our nation together. The agent firmly believes that the American people have the right to know the truth, regardless of how uncomfortable or inconvenient it may be for any political party.
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According to the IRS whistleblowers, there was a recurring pattern of “slow-walking investigative steps” in the case of Hunter Biden. This alleged pattern included instructions not to approach him at his residence, which tipped off the president’s son and his staff about the ongoing investigation. Additionally, enforcement actions were allegedly delayed in the months leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
On Wednesday, the leaders of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means committees will join forces to host the IRS whistleblowers for what is anticipated to be an intense hearing.
Tomorrow at 1 pm, two credible IRS whistleblowers will testify about the politicization and misconduct at the DOJ and IRS in the Biden criminal investigation. Evidence provided by these whistleblowers confirms many findings of our investigation into the Bidens’ influence peddling…
— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) July 19, 2023
The two IRS agents were assigned to investigate Hunter Biden’s tax and gun charges at the federal level. Eventually, Biden reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, admitting guilt to misdemeanor tax offenses, which received criticism from Republican lawmakers due to its leniency. The hearing occurs amidst ongoing House Republican investigations into the president and his family, sparked by the Justice Department’s failure to find evidence of criminal conduct.
Last month, a congressional inquiry into the Justice Department’s case against Hunter Biden was initiated, shortly after his plea deal was made public.
The House Ways and Means Committee previously voted to publicly disclose hundreds of pages of testimony from IRS employees. In their testimonies, the agents explained facing various obstacles during the investigation, including difficulties in interviewing relevant individuals and obtaining search warrants, which they argue hindered their inquiry.
A notable incident mentioned was when Shapley described IRS agents’ attempts to execute a search warrant for a storage facility in Virginia where Hunter Biden’s documents were kept. He asserted that the assistant U.S. attorney involved in the case contacted Hunter Biden’s lawyers, resulting in a tip-off that thwarted their chances of obtaining evidence before it could be potentially destroyed, manipulated, or concealed.
🚨TOMORROW – Both Hunter Biden IRS whistleblowers are testifying publicly about the preferential treatment they saw the Justice Department show Hunter Biden.
— Ways and Means Committee (@WaysandMeansGOP) July 18, 2023
House Republicans are holding the Biden Administration accountable.
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Shapley further alleged that U.S. Attorney David Weiss, the federal prosecutor leading the investigation into Hunter Biden, requested special counsel status to bring the tax cases to jurisdictions beyond Delaware, such as Washington, D.C., and California.
However, both Weiss and the Justice Department have denied this claim. They clarified that Weiss possessed “full authority” over the case and never made any attempts to bring charges in other states.
The second IRS whistleblower stated that he initiated the investigation into Hunter Biden back in 2015 and expressed ongoing frustrations with how the case was handled, including during the Trump administration and the tenure of then-Attorney General William Barr.
The second IRS whistleblower mentioned facing obstacles when attempting to conduct a thorough investigation into Hunter Biden’s personal life and financial matters. As of now, other agents involved in the case have not been willing to testify.
The three chairmen of the committees, namely Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), James Comer (R-Kentucky), and Jason Smith (R-Missouri), have collectively asserted that the Justice Department is plagued by political interference and bias.
They also called Hunter Biden’s plea deal with prosecutors to avoid jail time a “sweetheart deal.”
Two brave IRS whistleblowers told us about all the issues with the Hunter Biden case.
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) July 18, 2023
A former FBI supervisory agent confirmed the testimony.
The only person who hasn’t been consistent?
David Weiss.
High-ranking officials within the Justice Department have acknowledged that some aspects of the whistleblowers’ accounts are accurate, but they have largely refuted both the whistleblowers’ claims and those put forth by Republican leaders.
These officials have explained that disagreements among federal prosecutors and investigators are not uncommon when it comes to conducting investigations, and these differences can lead to varied determinations and conclusions. Moreover, they have emphasized the exceptional circumstances surrounding the investigation of the son of a prominent presidential candidate. According to department policy, prosecutors are advised to exercise caution when bringing charges in cases with potential political implications, particularly around the time of an election, to avoid any potential influence on the election’s outcome.
House Democrats have come to the defense of the Justice Department, highlighting that U.S. Attorney David Weiss was appointed by former President Donald Trump, and it was Trump’s Justice Department that initiated the federal investigation into Hunter Biden. Additionally, after President Biden’s election victory, Weiss was retained to oversee the case.
Hunter Biden is slated to attend his plea hearing next week.