James Comer and Jim Jordan launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Hunter Biden

Reps. James Comer (R-KY) and Jim Jordan (R-OH) announced on Wednesday that they would initiate contempt of Congress proceedings after Hunter Biden declined to appear for a closed-door deposition.

"Hunter Biden today defied lawful subpoenas and we will now initiate contempt of Congress proceedings," the pair said in a statement.

"We will not provide special treatment because his last name is Biden. As our committees were today prepared to depose Hunter Biden, he chose to make a public statement on Capitol Hill instead where he said his father, Joe Biden was not financially involved in his family's business dealings.

"Exactly how was Joe Biden involved? Evidence shows Joe Biden met with Hunter's business associates and his name was at the center of the family business strategy."

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The statement noted the House would vote on opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Wednesday. They claimed the inquiry vote would "strengthen our legal case in the courts as we face obstruction from the White House and witnesses."

"President Biden and his family must be held accountable for their corruption and obstruction. And we will provide that to the American people," the statement added.

Read the statement below.