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Republican chairmen from three separate House committees sent the letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, giving the top DOJ official until Sept. 11 to comply with their demands.
“Your appointment raises numerous concerns considering earlier statements from you and Mr. Weiss that Mr. Weiss already had ‘ultimate’ authority — free of any political pressure — to pursue the investigation” however he wished, the lawmakers wrote.
“Now, recently reported information raises additional concerns about the Department’s unusual actions in this matter, and suggests that the Department under your leadership has been attempting to circumvent the rule of law in favor of Hunter Biden, President Biden, and the Biden family,” the lawmakers wrote. “Given the extremely serious nature of these issues, the Committees expect unfettered cooperation with our oversight from both you and the Department.”
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“Your appointment raises numerous concerns considering earlier statements from you and Mr. Weiss that Mr. Weiss already had ‘ultimate’ authority — free of any political pressure — to pursue the investigation” however he wished, the lawmakers wrote.
“Now, recently reported information raises additional concerns about the Department’s unusual actions in this matter, and suggests that the Department under your leadership has been attempting to circumvent the rule of law in favor of Hunter Biden, President Biden, and the Biden family,” the lawmakers wrote. “Given the extremely serious nature of these issues, the Committees expect unfettered cooperation with our oversight from both you and the Department.”
Republican chairmen accuse DOJ of circumventing ‘rule of law,’ demand Weiss appointment docs
Top House Republicans demanded documents, communications and directives from the Justice Department surrounding the appointment of U.S. Delaware Attorney David Weiss to special counsel status in the Hunter Biden probe.
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