IRS special agent seeks whistleblower protections to disclose mishandling of Hunter Biden investigation

Federal prosecutors have reportedly considered four potential charges against Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. Two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that U.S. Attorney David Weiss has yet to make a final decision on whether or not to file any charges against Hunter Biden. The potential charges include three tax crimes and one charge regarding a gun purchase. Sources told The Washington Post back in October 2020 that there was enough evidence to push forward with charges against Hunter Biden.

However, the investigation into Hunter Biden's financial affairs has been controversial from the start. An IRS special agent involved in the investigation is said to be seeking whistleblower protections to share sensitive disclosures about the probe with Congress. Hunter Biden's attorney, Chris Clark, called it "deeply concerning" that the Biden administration may be obstructing justice by blocking efforts to charge Hunter Biden for alleged tax violations. He also stated that it appeared the agent had committed a crime by improperly disclosing information.

The federal investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and his taxes and foreign business work have been under the scrutiny of a federal grand jury since at least then. In an alarming turn of events, a supervisor at the IRS has accused the Biden administration of mishandling the investigation into Hunter Biden, stating that he has information suggesting that preferential treatment was given to the president's son. However, no specific examples were provided to support this accusation.

Interestingly, congressional testimony revealed that the Biden campaign played an active role in suppressing reporting on Hunter Biden's laptop story during the 2020 presidential election. This raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the investigation into Hunter Biden's finances, especially with allegations of obstruction of justice being thrown around.

It remains to be seen what charges, if any, will be filed against Hunter Biden. What is clear is that the investigation into his financial affairs has generated controversy and skepticism from both sides of the political spectrum, as well as from independent viewers. With the election still fresh in many people's minds, this investigation will continue to be a source of interest and scrutiny for some time to come.