Podcast Summary
Hunter Biden's Stand for Transparency and Legal Rights: Hunter Biden advocates for transparency and following the law in his dispute with the House Oversight Committee, using the Republicans' own arguments against them.
Hunter Biden is advocating for transparency and following the law in his ongoing dispute with the House Oversight Committee. He previously expressed his willingness to testify publicly, but the committee now wants a secret deposition. This situation echoes previous statements and positions taken by MAGA Republicans. However, Hunter Biden argues that there was no legal basis for contempt charges before a formal impeachment inquiry was initiated. This argument is based on a Department of Justice memo from Bill Barr, which states that subpoenas issued prior to a vote on an impeachment inquiry do not retroactively become valid. Hunter Biden is using the Republicans' own words and positions against them, emphasizing transparency and adherence to the law. This Mother's Day, shop at Whole Foods Market for the best deals and treats for your mom, while Hunter Biden continues his public stand for transparency and legal rights.
Impeachment Inquiry into Biden Flawed Before Official Vote: Subpoenas issued before the official impeachment inquiry into Biden were deemed inherently flawed and cannot be enforced by the DOJ due to lack of proper authorization and scope definition.
Any subpoenas issued before the official impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden was voted on and its scope defined, are considered inherently flawed and cannot be enforced by the Department of Justice. This was a position agreed upon by James Comer, who provided these talking points to former Attorney General Bill Barr in 2019. The Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden on December 13, 2021, but their evidence, including depositions and alleged whistleblowers, has been discredited. The strongest piece of evidence, the deposition of Devin Archer, revealed that Archer had no knowledge of any misconduct by Biden when he was not the president. The impeachment inquiry was launched during Trump's presidency, and the Democrats accused Trump's DOJ of interfering with their actions. However, their complaints were based on events that occurred during Trump's presidency, making their allegations against President Biden's use of the DOJ baseless. The entire impeachment inquiry was deemed as "MAGA garbage" due to the lack of substantial evidence.
DOJ ruled Hunter Biden subpoenas invalid during impeachment inquiry: The DOJ under Bill Barr deemed Hunter Biden's subpoenas invalid during the impeachment inquiry, meaning any attempt to make them valid would require new subpoenas.
The subpoenas sent to Hunter Biden by James Comer before the impeachment inquiry began were deemed invalid under the guidance of Bill Barr's Department of Justice. According to the OLC memo relied upon by Comer, contempt of Congress and criminal prosecution cannot be enforced for subpoenas issued prior to an impeachment inquiry. Therefore, any attempt to retroactively make these subpoenas valid would require a new subpoena to be issued. This information was discussed in detail during the podcast, with the caveat that it was also sponsored by the functional food brand, 4 Wellness. 4 Wellness offers a performance coffee supplement called "The Good Stuff," which enhances the natural benefits of coffee with ingredients like L-Theanine, Collagen, MCT, Cinnamon, and Himalayan Salt. These ingredients help improve focus, reduce caffeine jitters, increase collagen production, and support fat burning. The Good Stuff also eliminates the need for sugar, dairy, and artificial creamers. Founded by world-renowned performance coach Dave Phillips, 4 Wellness aims to provide functional ingredients in a simple, delicious way to enhance daily routines.
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Proper procedures needed for impeachment investigations and subpoenas: The House must follow proper procedures, including passing an impeachment resolution, before conducting investigations and issuing subpoenas to ensure their validity and legitimacy.
The ongoing attempts by certain House committees to issue subpoenas to President Joe Biden in relation to an alleged impeachment inquiry are legally questionable. According to an OLC memo from the Trump era, the House must expressly authorize a committee to conduct an impeachment investigation and use compulsory process before it can issue subpoenas. Since no impeachment resolution existed at the time the subpoenas were issued, they lack proper authority. The letter from the Republican side acknowledges this and states that the attempt to ratify these premature subpoenas is legally infirm. This issue was also highlighted during previous impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump. Therefore, it is crucial for the House to follow proper procedures to ensure the validity and legitimacy of any impeachment investigation and related subpoenas.
Republican efforts to investigate Hunter Biden: Hunter Biden declined a deposition due to legitimacy concerns, while some Republicans propose unconventional reasons for the investigations. Legal challenges and criticism continue, with Biden's team arguing against contempt proceedings.
The ongoing attempts by some Republican lawmakers, including James Comer, to investigate Hunter Biden through contentious depositions have been met with legal challenges and criticism. The latest development saw Hunter Biden choosing not to appear for a deposition, citing concerns over its legitimacy. The legislative purpose behind these investigations has been questioned, with some, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, proposing unconventional reasons. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden's legal team argues that there is no basis for contempt proceedings against him. This situation underscores the ongoing tension between the political right and left, with some commentators labeling the Republican efforts as a combination of fascism and idiocracy. Despite this, the idiocracy appears to be hindering the implementation of these efforts more effectively than the fascism. As we continue to monitor this situation, it's crucial for us to stay informed and vigilant. This is Ben Mycellus, signing off for the Midas Touch Network. Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on Instagram, and keep the conversation going.
