Langworthy Statement on Appointment of David Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Investigation

 Congressman Langworthy released the following statement after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss to serve as special counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Hunter Biden.

“Attorney General Garland's decision is a clear attempt to cover up mounting evidence from the House Oversight Committee, exposing President Biden's involvement in his family's pay-for-play schemes with foreign nationals,” said Rep. Langworthy. “The Department's misconduct already allowed the clock to run out on serious crimes committed by Hunter Biden, while officials ignored incriminating leads and negotiated a lenient plea deal. This move underscores the Biden Justice Department's bid to obstruct congressional oversight of the President’s corruption and compromised leadership. The Oversight Committee will not be stopped in its investigation and pursuit of the facts for the American people.