DOJ Should Probe Hunter Biden's Unregistered Foreign Agent Status, Says Former Attorney General

John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general, expresses shock over the delayed investigation of evidence against Hunter Biden and reacts to a judge denying Trump's recusal request in the Bragg case.

Former deputy assistant attorney general John Yoo has called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Hunter Biden for potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Yoo expressed surprise at the lengthy delay in examining evidence against Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 election.

Jury selection in Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial is scheduled to commence in California on Thursday. Special counsel David Weiss has accused Biden of a "four-year scheme" to evade $1.4 million in taxes and falsify tax returns. Biden has pleaded not guilty.

DOJ Should Probe Hunter Biden's Unregistered Foreign Agent Status, Says Former Attorney General

Prior to the trial, House Republicans referred Hunter Biden and his uncle, James Biden, to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution, potentially complicating President Biden's impeachment inquiry.

According to the indictment, Hunter Biden allegedly utilized his own company's payroll system to evade taxes, spending lavishly on personal expenses while failing to meet his tax obligations.

DOJ Should Probe Hunter Biden's Unregistered Foreign Agent Status, Says Former Attorney General

This trial marks Hunter Biden's second court appearance this year. In a previous proceeding in Delaware, he was found guilty of falsely stating his firearm purchase and possessing a firearm while using controlled substances. Sentencing for those charges is pending.

If convicted in the California tax trial, Hunter Biden could face a maximum of 25 years in prison, with each count carrying a potential $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.

DOJ Should Probe Hunter Biden's Unregistered Foreign Agent Status, Says Former Attorney General

President Biden has publicly stated that he will not grant his son a pardon, emphasizing the importance of accountability under the law.

Jury selection is anticipated to conclude by Friday, with the prosecution and defense presenting their opening arguments on Monday. The trial is expected to shed light on Hunter Biden's financial dealings and adherence to tax regulations.

DOJ Should Probe Hunter Biden's Unregistered Foreign Agent Status, Says Former Attorney General

Yoo believes that the DOJ should probe whether Hunter Biden acted as an unregistered foreign agent while engaging in international business ventures. He questions the coincidental timing of his lucrative foreign deals with his father's role as vice president.

In a separate case, Judge Juan Merchan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse himself from the Bragg case, where he is accused of inciting the January 6 Capitol riot. Merchan dismissed Trump's arguments as lacking merit.