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Hunter, Hunter, Hunter: The GOP Obsession

Even the lack of proof, an unreliable witness, or even a suggestion of incriminating facts won't deter them.

Libby Winkler
3 min readJan 21, 2024
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The House GOP’s continued focus on Hunter Biden is a diversionary tactic and a means of political retaliation.

The obsession with Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been a consistent theme for Republicans, especially in the House. Despite ongoing investigations by the Department of Justice's (DOJ) into Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings, House Republicans have expressed their intent to conduct their investigations.

A Yahoo News article suggests that the fixation on Hunter Biden is not grounded in substantial policy proposals or urgent legislative priorities, such as addressing inflation or economic challenges. [Why are Republicans so obsessed with Hunter Biden?]

Instead, it appears to be a politically motivated pursuit, with Republicans concentrating their efforts on scrutinizing the president’s son. Critics view this strategy as an…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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