A newly released report by Special Counsel David Weiss scrutinizes Hunter Biden’s drug addiction and its implications for his tax obligations. Released on January 13, 2025, the report states that while Hunter Biden’s struggles with drug use are a serious issue, they do not absolve him of his alleged failure to pay taxes on earnings documented under his own name. Weiss emphasized, ‘No amount of addiction excuses failing to pay taxes on income earned.’ The report details that Hunter Biden earned over $2 million in income in 2017 and 2018 from various businesses, specifically naming a 2017 $1.5 million payment from a Chinese company. Weiss’s investigation included examining Hunter Biden’s financial dealings, stating that ‘the evidence is clear that Hunter Biden failed to file tax returns in a timely manner.’ Additionally, Weiss pointed out President Joe Biden’s comments regarding the legal proceedings as potentially undermining the judicial process, asserting that ‘maligning the justice system should not become a political tool.’ This remark follows the approach of Hunter Biden’s legal team, which has previously stated that his addiction has been weaponized against him in the ongoing scrutiny of his finances. The situation continues to unfold as the investigation may have broader implications for the Biden family amidst rising partisan tensions.
Hunter Biden’s Drug Use Does Not Justify Tax Evasion, Special Counsel David Weiss Affirms
