IRS Boss Partially Confirms Whistleblower's Claims of Limited Scope in Hunter Biden Probe

IRS whistleblower's former boss confirmed parts of his claims about limited Hunter Biden probe scope.
Boss recommended removing whistleblower from probe over "unsubstantiated allegations".
Whistleblower not removed until months later, boss denied involvement.
Boss corroborated limits on who agents could interview in probe.
Hunter Biden case presented in DC and California but not brought by US attorneys.
After Oct 7 meeting, US attorney stopped speaking directly to whistleblower.

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Posted 9/14/2023, 4:25:00 PM

IRS Boss Partially Confirms Whistleblower's Claims of Limited Scope in Hunter Biden Probe

IRS whistleblower's former boss confirmed parts of his claims about limited Hunter Biden probe scope.
Boss recommended removing whistleblower from probe over "unsubstantiated allegations".
Whistleblower not removed until months later, boss denied involvement.
Boss corroborated limits on who agents could interview in probe.
Hunter Biden case presented in DC and California but not brought by US attorneys.
After Oct 7 meeting, US attorney stopped speaking directly to whistleblower.