A bombshell report from Special Counsel David Weiss challenges Hunter Biden's attempts to explain away his tax crimes through his history of substance abuse.
According to Fox News, the final report released Monday determined that Hunter Biden's failure to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2020 was a conscious decision made despite earning over $7 million through his family connections.
Special Counsel Weiss's report meticulously detailed Hunter Biden's income during the period in question, noting approximately $1.5 million in 2016, $2.3 million in 2017, $2.1 million in 2018, $1 million in 2019, and $188,000 from January through October 15, 2020. The investigation revealed that Biden secured lucrative opportunities through his family name, including a board position at Ukrainian company Burisma Holdings Limited and ventures with Chinese energy conglomerate associates.
Weiss specifically addressed Hunter Biden's previous attempts to attribute his tax issues to his struggle with drug addiction. The special counsel emphasized that Biden's actions showed clear intent, particularly noting that he filed an inaccurate 2018 tax return in February 2020, eight months after achieving sobriety.
Special Counsel Weiss stated in his report:
As a well-educated lawyer and businessman, Mr. Biden consciously and willfully chose not to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes over a four-year period. These are not 'inconsequential' or 'technical' tax code violations.
The investigation found that Hunter Biden prioritized maintaining an extravagant lifestyle over fulfilling his tax obligations despite having access to funds that could have covered some or all of these taxes.
The report took an unprecedented stance in criticizing President Joe Biden's December pardon of his son, which covered any federal offenses Hunter "has committed or may have committed" over a decade. Weiss strongly objected to the President's characterization of the prosecutions as "selective" and "unfair."
Hunter Biden's legal journey in 2024 included two separate federal cases prosecuted by Weiss. He faced three felony firearm offenses related to drug use in June, followed by a guilty plea in September for felony tax charges that could have resulted in up to 17 years imprisonment.
Abbe Lowell, Hunter Biden's attorney, responded to the report by questioning Weiss's handling of the investigation and his failure to address certain aspects of the case. Lowell criticized the special counsel for not explaining the reversal of an earlier agreement that would have resolved the investigation with misdemeanor charges.
The Department of Justice's submission of Weiss's report to Congress on Monday marked the end of a years-long investigation into the first son's financial dealings. The special counsel emphasized that attacking prosecutorial decisions on political grounds undermines public confidence in the justice system.
The report highlighted how Hunter Biden deliberately underreported his income to reduce his tax liability and provided false information to his accountants regarding business deductions that were actually personal expenses. The special counsel maintained that the prosecution was warranted given the serious nature of the tax crimes and the clear evidence of willful non-compliance.
The conclusion of Special Counsel David Weiss's investigation into Hunter Biden's tax evasion case has brought to light significant findings about his financial conduct between 2016 and 2020.
The report definitively rejected drug addiction as a viable defense for his failure to pay $1.4 million in taxes while earning over $7 million through various business ventures. The case's resolution through a presidential pardon has sparked debate about the intersection of justice, family ties, and political influence in high-profile federal investigations.
