The U.S. House of Representatives is taking a step toward holding President Joe Biden’s son in contempt of Congress, which could eventually lead to him serving time in jail.
The House Oversight Committee and House Judiciary Committee will work on a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt, the chairmen of the panels said on Jan. 5.
Mr. Biden, 53, “blatantly defied two lawful subpoenas, choosing to read a prepared statement outside of the Capitol instead of appearing for testimony as required,” Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said in a joint statement.
“Hunter Biden’s willful refusal to comply with our subpoenas constitutes contempt of Congress and warrants referral to the appropriate United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution. We will not provide him with special treatment because of his last name,” they added….
