House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), one of the Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, accused first son Hunter Biden of lying while testifying under oath during a deposition in February.
The claim is based on more than 100 pages of documents from whistleblowers the GOP-led Ways and Means Committee voted to release on Wednesday, offering insights into Hunter Biden’s business dealings he discussed with congressional investigators looking into whether the president knew about or was involved in potential influence-peddling schemes. Hunter Biden’s lawyer has dismissed the lying accusation.
Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY), the lead impeachment investigator, has previously said the inquiry could lead to “multiple” criminal referrals. While it remains to be seen whether Hunter Biden would be the subject of any citation, Smith said in…
