Biden Administration Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Biden Campaign

Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) raises concerns over potential misuse of taxpayer funds allocated to the Biden campaign. The Justice Department refrains from prosecuting Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt, despite a House vote to hold him responsible for declining to release audio of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has raised concerns regarding the potential misuse of taxpayer funds allocated to the Biden campaign and allegations that former President Trump referred to Milwaukee as a "horrible city" during a meeting with GOP lawmakers. These concerns have prompted the subpoena of Biden Cabinet secretaries.

However, the Justice Department has elected not to prosecute U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt in response to the House vote holding him accountable for refusing to provide audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. This decision was communicated to House Speaker Mike Johnson in a letter from the agency.

Biden Administration Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Biden Campaign

The letter, authored by Assistant Attorney General Carlos Felipe Uriarte, explains that the department's decision aligns with its longstanding position and consistent practice. It maintains that Attorney General Garland's responses to the subpoenas issued by the committees did not constitute a crime, thus negating the need for prosecution.

In 2019, the DOJ also declined to charge then Attorney General Bill Barr despite a House vote holding him in contempt for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. This decision echoes the current stance taken by the department.

Biden Administration Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Biden Campaign

Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed his intention to table a vote on a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland. The vote, along with the subpoenas, reflects an ongoing effort by House Republicans to scrutinize the Biden administration and potentially uncover evidence of wrongdoing.

House Republicans maintain that the audio recordings could provide valuable insights into President Biden's mental state and facilitate a more thorough understanding of his involvement in handling classified documents. They believe the recordings would help determine whether criminal charges are warranted.

Biden Administration Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Biden Campaign

Democrats, however, dismiss these requests as politically motivated attempts to undermine the Justice Department and weaponize its functions. They argue that the actions taken by House Republicans are driven by partisan interests rather than a genuine desire for accountability.

Special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into the handling of classified documents by President Biden concluded that no criminal charges were warranted. However, Hur noted that Biden presented himself as an elderly man with a poor memory, suggesting that a jury might hesitate to convict him due to his advanced age.

Biden Administration Accused of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Biden Campaign

Attorney General Garland expressed his disappointment over the House's decision to hold him in contempt, arguing that it disregards the separation of powers and undermines the Department of Justice's ability to protect its investigations.

The story remains in development, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.