Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the ongoing investigation involving Hunter Biden, the president's son.

Weiss, already in charge of the investigation and based in Delaware, sought the special counsel position earlier this week. The Justice Department mentioned that Weiss will handle the current investigation of Hunter Biden and "any related issues that may arise from it." Garland voiced his support for the appointment, emphasizing that it serves the public's interest.

The announcement was made just as Weiss's team disclosed in a court document that negotiations regarding Hunter Biden's tax and firearm-related charges had stalled, indicating a potential trial in either California or Washington, D.C.

Weiss was appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2017 and received approval from a GOP-majority Senate in 2018. Garland expressed that this appointment underlines the Justice Department's dedication to "independence and accountability" in crucial matters.

Previously, Hunter Biden had consented to plead guilty to minor charges related to tax discrepancies. However, during a court appearance, confusion regarding an unrelated firearm charge caused the plea deal to unravel.

Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the ongoing investigation involving Hunter Biden, the president's son.
Weiss, already in charge of the investigation and based in Delaware, sought the special counsel position earlier this week. The Justice Department mentioned that Weiss will handle the current investigation of Hunter Biden and "any related issues that may arise from it." Garland voiced his support for the appointment, emphasizing that it serves the public's interest.
The announcement was made just as Weiss's team disclosed in a court document that negotiations regarding Hunter Biden's tax and firearm-related charges had stalled, indicating a potential trial in either California or Washington, D.C.
Weiss was appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2017 and received approval from a GOP-majority Senate in 2018. Garland expressed that this appointment underlines the Justice Department's dedication to "independence and accountability" in crucial matters.
Previously, Hunter Biden had consented to plead guilty to minor charges related to tax discrepancies. However, during a court appearance, confusion regarding an unrelated firearm charge caused the plea deal to unravel.

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