In a recent congressional hearing, IRS special agent Joseph Ziegler, who blew the whistle on alleged roadblocks during his investigation into Hunter Biden’s business deals, shared shocking details about the obstacles he faced. During an interview with CBS News reporter Catherine Herridge, Ziegler was asked if he uncovered any evidence indicating that Biden profited from his son’s deals. While Ziegler refrained from directly answering the question, he expressed discomfort and revealed the roadblocks he encountered when attempting to investigate the president’s potential involvement. He stated that anytime questions related to the president arose, they were met with excessive approvals and obstacles, making it challenging to proceed with the investigation.
“I don’t feel comfortable answering that question, Any time we potentially wanted to go down the road of asking questions related to the president, it was, ‘That’s gonna take too much approvals, we can’t ask those questions.’ And I mean, it created an environment that was very hard to deal with.” – Joseph Ziegler
The response Ziegler received when attempting to press the issue was often, “Let’s put that on the back burner.” These hurdles and delays raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the investigation, leading to doubts about whether all taxpayers were being treated equally.
EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler tells @CBS_Herridge anytime IRS investigators potentially wanted to ask questions related to President Biden, they were told "That's gonna take too much approvals. We can't ask those questions."pic.twitter.com/aitPxKpyUb
— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) July 19, 2023
Treating All Taxpayers Fairly
Ziegler emphasized the importance of treating all taxpayers equally, regardless of their connections or familial ties. He raised concerns about the discrepancies he observed during his investigation into Hunter Biden’s finances, particularly regarding business deductions and expenses linked to his adult children. Ziegler expressed a desire to interview Hunter Biden’s adult children to gain further insights into their involvement. However, he revealed that he never received the necessary approvals to do so, as he was warned by an Assistant U.S. Attorney that pursuing such interviews would risk getting them “into hot water.”
“It’s a matter of are we treating everyone the same? Are we treating all taxpayers the same? And in this case, no. I don’t think so.” – Joseph Ziegler
Ziegler’s frustration with the roadblocks and lack of cooperation suggests a potential bias or favoritism within the investigation process. The lack of transparency and equal treatment raises alarming questions about the integrity of the investigation and its potential impact on the Biden family.
Implications and Further Investigation
The testimony of IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler has shed light on the obstacles faced during his investigation into Hunter Biden’s business deals and the potential financial benefits to Joe Biden. Ziegler’s revelations about roadblocks and excessive approvals raise concerns about fairness and equal treatment within the IRS investigation process. The need for transparency and impartiality in investigating the financial affairs of public figures cannot be understated. It is imperative that further investigation ensues to determine the truth and ensure that all taxpayers are treated equally under the law.