New York GOP Rep. Claudia Tenney delivered a blistering critique of the FBI and the Department of Justice on Wednesday. Tenney condemned the agencies for their alleged complicity in concealing President Joe Biden’s meetings with his son Hunter Biden’s Chinese business partners. This comes despite President Biden’s repeated denials of any knowledge or involvement in his son’s business dealings.
Speaking on the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show, Tenney did not mince words. “These are dirty cops,” she asserted. Tenney criticized the FBI and the Department of Justice, particularly under Attorney General Merrick Garland, suggesting that the same problematic individuals operated during the Obama administration and continued their activities under President Trump, who, she implied, was unable to “get rid of them.”
The controversy dates back to the 2016 election period when federal agents reportedly gathered substantial evidence indicating that Hunter Biden had leveraged his father’s official position to facilitate introductions between his Chinese business contacts and then-Vice President Joe Biden. This information came to light through a massive trove of documents recently submitted to Congress.
One particularly revealing piece of evidence is an email from December 2013, in which Hunter Biden confirmed that his Chinese associates had met his father in Beijing following a meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. “They got to meet Dad. All very good. Talk later,” Hunter wrote, highlighting the connection he facilitated during an official government trip aboard Air Force Two.
Tenney is convinced these documents prove Biden was lying through his teeth. Rep. Tenney contended that these documents unequivocally show that President Biden lied to the American public about his knowledge of and involvement in his son’s business activities. “They’ve been covering up and using the FBI,” she stated, emphasizing what she perceives as a deliberate attempt by federal agencies to shield the President from scrutiny.
Tenney’s comments come amid heightened political polarization and increased scrutiny of the Biden family’s business dealings. The revelation that federal authorities had evidence of these meetings but did not act on it—or made efforts to conceal it—fuels concerns about potential corruption and lack of accountability within the highest levels of government, particularly given their relentless pursuit of Trump.
The implication that senior officials within the FBI and the Department of Justice might be protecting President Biden is particularly troubling. Tenney’s remarks suggest a deep-seated issue of partisanship within these agencies, a problem that she believes has persisted across multiple administrations and paints a picture of a deeply entrenched bureaucratic resistance.
Moreover, Tenney’s criticisms extend to current Attorney General Merrick Garland, whom she accuses of perpetuating this culture of protectionism within the Department of Justice. By aligning Garland’s tenure with his predecessors, Tenney implies a continuity of practices prioritizing political loyalty over impartial justice.
This comes after the Ways and Means Committee released new evidence from IRS whistleblowers, revealing multiple instances where Hunter Biden lied during his congressional deposition in February.
The current scenario brings to light pressing concerns regarding the integrity of federal law enforcement and judicial procedures. If true, the allegations suggest a disturbing trend where political considerations override legal obligations, undermining public trust in these institutions. The broader implications for American democracy are profound, as such actions, if unaddressed, could erode the foundational principles of accountability and transparency in governance.
As these revelations continue to unfold, the American public and their representatives in Congress will likely demand a thorough investigation into the conduct of the FBI and the Department of Justice. The goal is to determine the extent of any wrongdoing and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Only through such measures can confidence in these critical institutions be restored.
