Former deputy assistant attorney general John Yoo believes the Department of Justice (DOJ) should investigate Hunter Biden for potentially acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Yoo expresses shock over the slow pace of the inquiry into Hunter Biden's dealings with Burisma Holdings and reacts to Judge Juan Merchan's denial of Donald Trump's recusal bid from the Bragg case.
Former deputy assistant attorney general John Yoo has called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Hunter Biden for potentially acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Yoo expressed shock over the slow pace of the inquiry into Hunter Biden's dealings with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company.
Yoo, who served in the George W. Bush administration, made the remarks during a Fox News interview. He questioned why the DOJ had not yet launched an investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). FARA requires individuals and entities acting on behalf of foreign governments or political parties to register with the DOJ.
Hunter Biden Trial: DOJ Should Investigate as Unregistered Foreign Agent
Hunter Biden has been accused of using his father's position as vice president to benefit his business dealings in Ukraine. He served on the board of Burisma Holdings from 2014 to 2019, a period during which his father led US-Ukraine policy.
Yoo argued that there was ample evidence to suggest that Hunter Biden may have been acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Burisma Holdings. He pointed to Hunter Biden's undisclosed meetings with Ukrainian officials and his efforts to arrange meetings for Burisma Holdings with US government officials.
Hunter Biden Trial: DOJ Should Investigate as Unregistered Foreign Agent
Yoo also expressed shock over the slow pace of the DOJ's investigation into Hunter Biden's dealings with Burisma Holdings. He noted that the investigation had been ongoing for several years but had not yet produced any charges.
Yoo questioned whether the investigation was being intentionally slow-walked ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He suggested that the DOJ may be reluctant to indict Hunter Biden due to his father's position as president.
Hunter Biden Trial: DOJ Should Investigate as Unregistered Foreign Agent
Yoo also reacted to Judge Juan Merchan's denial of Donald Trump's request to recuse himself from the Bragg case. Trump had asked Merchan to step down from the case because he had previously been investigated by the same federal prosecutor's office that is now handling the Bragg case.
Merchan ruled that he had no personal bias against Trump and that he would be able to preside over the case fairly. Yoo said that he respected Merchan's decision but believed that Trump had a legitimate basis for requesting his recusal.
Hunter Biden Trial: DOJ Should Investigate as Unregistered Foreign Agent
Jury selection began on Thursday in Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial stemming from a special counsel's investigation. The trial is expected to last several weeks.
Hunter Biden is facing three felonies and six misdemeanors concerning $1.4 million in owed taxes. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The trial is the second time Biden has faced criminal charges this year. He was previously found guilty of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. Sentencing for those charges has not yet been set.
President Biden has vowed not to pardon his son if he is convicted.
