FBI Agent Disputes Claims of Stymied Hunter Biden Probe, According to Interview Transcript

FBI agent disputed IRS whistleblower claims that DOJ stymied Hunter Biden probe, according to interview transcript
Agent said he did not hear DE prosecutor say he lacked authority to charge Hunter Biden
Agent agreed DE prosecutor moved slowly in making charging decision
Agent had no awareness of other claims by IRS whistleblower about October meeting
Agent expressed frustration with pace and length of investigation

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Posted 9/12/2023, 9:43:35 PM

FBI Agent Disputes Claims of Stymied Hunter Biden Probe, According to Interview Transcript

FBI agent disputed IRS whistleblower claims that DOJ stymied Hunter Biden probe, according to interview transcript
Agent said he did not hear DE prosecutor say he lacked authority to charge Hunter Biden
Agent agreed DE prosecutor moved slowly in making charging decision
Agent had no awareness of other claims by IRS whistleblower about October meeting
Agent expressed frustration with pace and length of investigation