An alleged whistleblower's accusations against the Biden administration regarding handling the Hunter Biden investigation have garnered strong reactions from Republican figures and social media users.
Attorney Mark D. Lytle confirmed the whistleblower's claims and called for whistleblower privileges for his client, an IRS criminal supervisory agent. According to Lytle, the agent made legally protected disclosures at the IRS that "contradict sworn testimony to Congress by a senior political appointee."
"My goal is to ensure that my client can properly share his lawfully protected disclosures with congressional committees," Lytle wrote. "Thus, I respectfully request that your committees work with me to facilitate sharing this information with congress legally and with the fully informed advice of counsel."
Radio host Mark Simone reacted on Twitter, stating, "Major breaking news - a whistleblower exposes a deep cover up in the Hunter Biden investigation and involvement of Merrick Garland in it and, of course, corrupt Lester Holt doesn't even mention it on the evening news."
Former Homeland Security Under Director Michael D. Brown tweeted, "Read this. Every civil servant who has this kind of information, is willing to come forth should be afforded every protection available under the law. Congress has a duty to hear the information and consider it in whatever or any investigation they are or may pursue."
"They cover up Hunter Biden's many real crimes. And they indict President Trump over fake crimes. Are you watching? The left is so hell-bent on winning that they're eroding the rule of law and trying to turn us into a banana republic," former Missouri attorney general candidate Will Scharf wrote.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., agreed, "IRS whistleblower claims @IRSnews is 'improperly handling the criminal investigation' into Hunter Biden and alleges 'preferential treatment?' I'm shocked. Kudos to the whistleblower, I hope more come forward so the truth can be exposed. It's past time for a Special Counsel."
Social media users were quick to share the "major breaking news," with many questioning whether there could be any political fallout regarding Hunter Biden's connection to his father and whether the mainstream media would report it.
Conservative account Fusilli Spock joked, "If a whistleblower has information on a Democrat, does it even count?"
Republican politicians have also joined in calling for further investigation into the Hunter Biden case and the Biden administration's connection to potentially shady dealings. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., tweeted, "The coverup of Biden family corruption has been going strong for years."
"The Biden Admin may be obstructing justice by blocking efforts to charge Hunter Biden for tax violations. We know Hunter Biden engaged in deceptive business schemes. @GOPoversight will hold accountable anyone in the Admin who may be covering up this criminal activity," Kentucky Rep. James Comer wrote.
Lytle's letter also alleged "clear conflicts of interest" with the investigator responsible for Hunter Biden's case, adding to the concerns that preferential treatment and politics are affecting protocols.
Podcast host Monica Crowley weighed in, stating, "The entire System is protecting Joe, Hunter and the rest of these Biden slimeballs. It's corrupt to Hell and back."
Despite being under investigation since 2018, with a grand jury investigation reported in 2020 for suspicious foreign transactions, Hunter Biden has not been charged with any crimes.
As this story continues to develop, it remains to be seen what the outcome will be for the Biden administration and the Hunter Biden investigation. The calls for further investigation and allegations of corruption will keep this story in the news cycle for the foreseeable future.
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