Smith, Comer, Jordan, Seek Information on Possible DOJ Efforts to Obstruct Inspector General's Investigation into IRS Whistleblower Allegations

Press Release

"Our Committees are continuing to conduct oversight of the programs and operations of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and U.S. Secret Service (Secret Service) within their respective jurisdictions. IRS whistleblowers made protected disclosures to Congress regarding DOJ's investigation of Hunter Biden. Specifically, the IRS whistleblowers testified that DOJ's investigation was purposely slow-walked and subjected to improper and politically motivated interference. Further, the DOJ and IRS have reportedly engaged in unlawful whistleblower retaliation against the IRS employees. Their testimony raised serious questions about the federal government's commitment to evenhanded justice."

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"The DOJ appears to be continuing to sacrifice its professional responsibility to cover for the President's son--and perhaps, the President himself. Based on your statements and the DOJ's pattern of politically motivated actions, we are concerned that the DOJ is limiting your office from fully investigating the disclosures provided to your office. To help the Committees understand the scope of your investigation, please provide documents and/or information sufficient to explain whether your office is (1) limited in any way from fully investigating the whistleblowers disclosures based on 5 U.S.C. § 413(b)(3) or any other law or regulation, and (2) if you are limited, how and why your office is limited."

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