Jim Jordan subpoenas Hunter Biden
Did Jim Jordan subpoena Hunter Biden?
Yes, Jim Jordan and other House Republicans have issued a subpoena to Hunter Biden. This action is part of the Republicans' investigation into various aspects of Hunter Biden's business dealings. The subpoena is also connected to an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden has responded to this subpoena by offering to testify publicly before Congress【7†source】【9†source】.
Additionally, Jim Jordan, who is the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, had previously stated that he would fully support a subpoena of Hunter Biden should he be elected as the next House Speaker【8†source】. This statement indicates that the move to subpoena Hunter Biden is part of a broader strategy by Republican members of Congress.
Didn't Jim Jordan disobey a Jan 6th committee hearing?
Yes, Jim Jordan did not comply with a subpoena from the U.S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. This committee had subpoenaed him on May 12, 2022, in connection with its investigation into the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. Despite the subpoena, Rep. Jordan refused to cooperate with the committee and did not comply with their demand to respond by a specified deadline【15†source】【16†source】【17†source】. This action was part of a broader pattern of non-compliance by some individuals associated with the events of January 6th or the subsequent investigations into those events.