The decision to remove the whistleblower from the investigation and sideline their investigative team has raised concerns of retaliation and potential obstruction of a congressional inquiry.
Attorneys for the whistleblower argue that such actions are illegal and constitute a violation of whistleblower protections. They have called on congressional committee leaders to address the matter promptly.
This latest development adds to the ongoing conflict between Congress and the executive branch over whistleblower complaints and the Bidens.
The fate of the investigation into Hunter Biden now rests with David Weiss, who awaits a charging decision.
The IRS whistleblower, despite being removed from the investigation, remains protected under whistleblower laws and has not lost their job at the IRS.
