Republican Struggles to Connect Whistleblower Docs to Biden Wrongdoing When Pressed at News Conference

Republican congressman Jason Smith struggled to respond to questions about allegations Biden influenced the DOJ at a news conference.
Smith highlighted a 2017 WhatsApp message from Hunter Biden and a 2020 email from DOJ official Lesley Wolf regarding removing Biden references.
When pressed on timing, Smith sidestepped questions about the messages happening when Biden wasn't in office or a candidate.
Smith suggested the whistleblower documents show a two-tiered justice system, but didn't directly tie them to Biden wrongdoing when questioned.
The Republican probes into Biden have not produced evidence he was involved in Hunter's business dealings or the investigations.

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Republican Struggles to Connect Whistleblower Docs to Biden Wrongdoing When Pressed at News Conference

Republican congressman Jason Smith struggled to respond to questions about allegations Biden influenced the DOJ at a news conference.
Smith highlighted a 2017 WhatsApp message from Hunter Biden and a 2020 email from DOJ official Lesley Wolf regarding removing Biden references.
When pressed on timing, Smith sidestepped questions about the messages happening when Biden wasn't in office or a candidate.
Smith suggested the whistleblower documents show a two-tiered justice system, but didn't directly tie them to Biden wrongdoing when questioned.
The Republican probes into Biden have not produced evidence he was involved in Hunter's business dealings or the investigations.