Experts mixed as U.S. attorney in Hunter Biden case gains special counsel status: 'unjustified criticism'
Early Friday afternoon, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he has granted U.S. Attorney David Weiss special counsel status to continue his current investigation into Hunter Biden, while officially affording him complete independence. Weiss, appointed as U.S. Attorney for Delaware by then-President Donald Trump, has been investigating the son of U.S. President Joe Biden for several years. President Biden did not replace Weiss when winning the White House to avoid any possible perception of interference in Weiss’ investigation.
Legal experts were quick to weigh in, with reaction mixed. Some support the move as wise to tamp down GOP criticism of Weiss’ investigation, despite him having been appointed by Donald Trump. Some are questioning the move.
Noted national security attorney Brad Moss supports Garland’s move....
