Rep. Gaetz Urges House Speaker to Intervene in Hunter Biden's IRS Lawsuit
Matt Gaetz calls for legal protection of whistleblowers who exposed alleged tax fraud by Hunter Biden, emphasizing the need for House intervention.
- Rep. Matt Gaetz has requested House Speaker Mike Johnson to direct the House Office of General Counsel to intervene in Hunter Biden's lawsuit against the IRS.
- The lawsuit aims to silence IRS whistleblowers who reported on Hunter Biden's alleged tax fraud, according to Gaetz.
- Hunter Biden's legal action accuses IRS agents of violating his privacy rights, following their claims of mishandling in the investigation.
- The IRS seeks dismissal of the lawsuit, which includes claims of preferential treatment and slow investigation by the Department of Justice.
- Gaetz emphasizes the lawsuit's threat to whistleblower protections and the need for the House's involvement to safeguard legal rights and disclosures.