IRS whistleblowers are scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee on July 19th regarding claims of political interference in the Hunter Biden investigation. Gary Shapley, the former supervisor of the investigation, and a second anonymous whistleblower will appear before the committee.

The whistleblowers allege that officials within the Justice Department, FBI, and IRS obstructed the Hunter Biden investigation, suggesting that political considerations influenced decisions. They claim that inquiries related to President Biden were stifled and that U.S. Attorney David Weiss lacked full authority to bring charges. One of the whistleblowers, Gary Shapley, stated in an interview that Weiss himself confirmed being blocked by the DC office.

This testimony coincides with the Oversight Committee's ongoing investigation into the Biden family's business dealings, led by Chairman James Comer. The committee has gathered thousands of financial records and alleges the Biden family used over 20 shell companies and engaged in complex financial transactions with foreign entities, attempting to conceal payments and avoid scrutiny.

Comer asserts that the whistleblowers' information corroborates the committee's findings, particularly regarding the Justice Department's alleged refusal to pursue evidence implicating Joe Biden, alerting Hunter Biden's lawyers, and allowing statutes of limitations to expire on certain charges. He criticized the perceived preferential treatment afforded to the Biden family, contrasting it with the application of law to ordinary citizens.

Comer emphasizes the significance of hearing directly from these whistleblowers and other witnesses concerning the potential misuse of federal law enforcement powers. He anticipates their testimony will contribute to the joint congressional investigation conducted by the Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability.

The joint investigation seeks to determine whether political motivations swayed prosecutorial decisions in the Hunter Biden case. Last month, the Justice Department announced a plea agreement for Hunter Biden on two misdemeanor tax charges and a firearm possession charge, likely avoiding prison time. His first court appearance is slated for July 26th.

House Republicans are requesting transcribed interviews from over a dozen federal officials, including the U.S. attorney overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation, to address allegations of politicization and misconduct within their agencies during the probe. Despite these allegations, the Justice Department maintains that the investigation was conducted impartially, and U.S. Attorney David Weiss states that the investigation remains active.