Topic: Irs Whistleblower

Chairman James Comer and the House Oversight Committee link the new charges against Hunter Biden to testimony provided by IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. Republicans argue the indictment confirms the necessity of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden's potential involvement in foreign business ventures.

IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler, a 13-year veteran of the agency, testified before Congress regarding the investigation into Hunter Biden. Ziegler alleged that the Justice Department placed numerous "roadblocks" in the way of the probe, including preventing interviews with the President's adult children. He claimed that recommendations for multiple felony charges were downgraded or ignored due to political sensitivity.

Two IRS whistleblowers testified that the DOJ and FBI interfered with the investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes. Evidence was presented of a 2017 WhatsApp message where Hunter Biden claimed to be sitting with his father while demanding payment from a Chinese business associate. The whistleblowers allege Hunter received preferential treatment and a "sweetheart" plea deal.

Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morrell testified that Anthony Blinken, then a Biden campaign advisor, prompted the letter from 50 intelligence officials claiming the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation. Simultaneously, a senior IRS agent has come forward as a whistleblower, alleging political interference in the investigation of Hunter Biden's tax crimes. The media is accused of a "news blackout" regarding these developments.

An IRS supervisor has sought whistleblower protection to testify before Congress regarding "preferential treatment" in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden's tax returns. The whistleblower's attorney, Mark Lytle, claims the investigation was hampered by political considerations and that his client has extensive documentation of DOJ interference.

As Eric Holder prepares to leave the Department of Justice, the hosts review his controversial tenure, including the Fast and Furious gun-running scandal and the prosecution of whistleblowers. Holder is heard in a clip claiming he restored the department to a state free of politicization.